Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polatschekii
ID:
62711

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gottschl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Linzer Biol. Beitr. 32(1): 371 (2000) (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062040

Common Names

  • Polatschek's Hawkweed
  • Hieracium
  • King Devil

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Description

Hieracium polatschekii (also called Polatschek's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open habitats. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium polatschekii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often planted in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium polatschekii is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are light green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium polatschekii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It should be planted in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be pruned back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Hieracium polatschekii

Hieracium polatschekii is native to the Caucasus Mountains.

Hieracium polatschekii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium polatschekii?

Hieracium polatschekii

What is the common name of Hieracium polatschekii?

Polatschek's Hawkweed

What is the family of Hieracium polatschekii?

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-1905: Based on the initial data import
Günter Gottschlich (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottschl.' in the authors string.