Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polypelium
ID:
33423

Status:
valid

Authors:
Johanss. & Sam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1924, 139.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032752

Common Names

  • Hieracium polypelium
  • Many-Leaved Hawkweed
  • Polypilous Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium polypelium (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It has hairy leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America and is commonly found in meadows, grasslands and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium polypelium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium polypelium has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium polypelium is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the plant in the spring or autumn. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 1-2 weeks. Once the plants are established, they should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Hieracium polypelium

Hieracium polypelium can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.

Hieracium polypelium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium polypelium?

Hieracium polypelium

What type of plant is Hieracium polypelium?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Hieracium polypelium found?

It is found in the mountains of Europe

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.
Gunnar Samuelsson (1885-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:221535-1: Based on the initial data import