Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyleucum
ID:
94532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst. ex Johanss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 21A(15): 39 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093861

Common Names

  • White Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed
  • Alpine Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium polyleucum (also called White Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium polyleucum is used as an ornamental plant and is known to attract birds and butterflies. It is also used in traditional medicine as a remedy for fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium polyleucum has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and brown and are contained in a small, papery achene. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium polyleucum is a perennial herb that is propagated through seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It requires regular watering during the growing season and should be fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Hieracium polyleucum

Hieracium polyleucum is native to Europe.

Hieracium polyleucum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium polyleucum?

Hieracium polyleucum

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium polyleucum?

Hieracium polyleucum is found in rocky areas in the mountains of Europe.

What is the flowering period of Hieracium polyleucum?

Hieracium polyleucum typically flowers from June to August.

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

Karl Johansson (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Johanss.' in the authors string.
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:221526-1: Based on the initial data import