Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polygonifolium
ID:
115833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gottschl. & Coșkunç.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 30(2): 281 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115162

Common Names

  • Polygon-leaved Hawkweed
  • Polygon-leaved Mouse-ear
  • Polygon-leaved Hawk's-beard

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Description

Hieracium polygonifolium (also called 'Polygon-leaved Hawkweed', among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Europe. It is found in open grasslands, pastures, and roadsides. It has a woody stem and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are yellow and arranged in a terminal inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium polygonifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium polygonifolium is small and yellow. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium polygonifolium is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Europe and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedling mix.

Where to Find Hieracium polygonifolium

Hieracium polygonifolium can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Hieracium polygonifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium polygonifolium?

Hieracium polygonifolium

What is the common name of Hieracium polygonifolium?

Polygon-leaved Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium polygonifolium?

Grassy slopes, rocky cliffs, and woodlands

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-76632: Based on the initial data import
Günter Gottschlich (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottschl.' in the authors string.