Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pictorum
ID:
103583

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.F.Linton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 29: 271 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000102912

Common Names

  • Pictorial Hawkweed
  • Painted Hawkweed
  • Hieracium Pictorum

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Description

Hieracium pictorum (also called Painted Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium pictorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium pictorum is a yellow-orange disc-shaped flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium pictorum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Hieracium pictorum

Hieracium pictorum is native to Europe and can be found in moist, grassy meadows and along roadsides.

Hieracium pictorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium pictorum?

Hieracium pictorum

What is the common name of Hieracium pictorum?

Painted Hawkweed

What is the family of Hieracium pictorum?

Asteraceae

Species in the Hieracium genus

Hieracium aragonense, Hieracium convergens, Hieracium claricolor, Hieracium criniculosum, Hieracium amphichnoum, Hieracium shoolbredii, Hieracium trachlosimum, Hieracium phaedrocheilon, Hieracium irasuense, Hieracium moravicum, Hieracium glaucopsis, Hieracium gigantum, Hieracium calliglaucum, Hieracium subfusciviride, Hieracium villattingense, Hieracium supernatum, Hieracium austurgilense, Hieracium cuspididentatum, Hieracium adspersum, Hieracium grandifolium, Hieracium hypochoeroides, Hieracium spathulatum, Hieracium stenolomoides, Hieracium berganum, Hieracium guthnikianum, Hieracium glanduliceps, Hieracium semianglicum, Hieracium amplificatum, Hieracium subacuens, Hieracium lanifolium, Hieracium sanguineum, Hieracium palenicae, Hieracium webbianum, Hieracium lugae-pljussae, Hieracium argospathum, Hieracium breconicola, Hieracium turritifolium, Hieracium sermonikense, Hieracium pedunculare, Hieracium parnassi, Hieracium exaltans, Hieracium ruminosiforme, Hieracium carpetanum, Hieracium subanfractum, Hieracium albiduliforme, Hieracium pallidivirens, Hieracium niveicuspis, Hieracium asteroloma, Hieracium pollinense, Hieracium azerbaijanense,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-6035: Based on the initial data import
Edward Francis Linton (1848-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Linton' in the authors string.