Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pictum
ID:
40993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2(2): 374 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040322

Common Names

  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Pictured Hawkweed
  • Painted Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium pictum (also called Painted Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny places such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed areas. It is an annual herb with yellow flowers and finely divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium pictum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and as a source of natural dyes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium pictum sub. irginianum (Arrigoni) Greuter
Hieracium pictum sub. farinulentum (Jord.) Zahn
Hieracium pictum sub. inclinatiforme (Zahn) Zahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium pictum is yellow, with a single head of disc florets surrounded by ray florets. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium pictum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water it regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it once a year.

Where to Find Hieracium pictum

Hieracium pictum is native to the Alps and can be found in the alpine meadows of the region.

Hieracium pictum FAQ

What are the natural habitats of Hieracium pictum?

Hieracium pictum is found in grasslands, open woods, and scrubland.

What is the flowering season of Hieracium pictum?

Hieracium pictum typically flowers from May to July.

What is the conservation status of Hieracium pictum?

Hieracium pictum is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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,

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