Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prolatatum
ID:
28443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Johanss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Johanss., in Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl., ser. 2, 29(1). 1897. 134 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027772

Common Names

  • Hieracium prolatatum
  • Prolatatum Hieracium
  • Hieracium of Prolatatum

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium subramosum prolatatum (Johanss.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium prolatatum (also called Prolate Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has long, narrow leaves with a serrated margin and yellow-green flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium prolatatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium prolatatum has yellow-green flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium prolatatum is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hieracium prolatatum

Hieracium prolatatum can be found in the alpine regions of Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Hieracium prolatatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium prolatatum?

Hieracium prolatatum

What type of plant is Hieracium prolatatum?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Hieracium prolatatum native to?

It is native to 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-126844: Based on the initial data import
Karl Johansson (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Johanss.' in the authors string.