Status:
valid
Authors:
Elfstr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Hier. Alp. Mittl. Skand. 24. 1893 ; et in Act. Hort. Berg. ii. 4 (1893) 142.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038844
Common Names
- Early Hawkweed
- Praematurum Hawkweed
- Early-flowering Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium praematurum (also called 'Early Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It grows to a height of 10-20 cm and has a rosette of leaves with yellow flowers. It is found in grassland, meadows, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium praematurum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its essential oils and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium praematurum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center, and it produces small, light brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium praematurum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Hieracium praematurum
Hieracium praematurum can be found in the forests of Northern Europe.
Hieracium praematurum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium praematurum?
Hieracium praematurum
What type of plant is Hieracium praematurum?
It is a perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium praematurum?
It is found in dry open places, such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes
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,