Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prostratum
ID:
41041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Panz. ex Froel.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 7(1): 225. 1838 [late Apr 1838]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040370

Common Names

  • Hieracium prostratum
  • Prostrate Hawkweed
  • Prostrate Hieracium

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium prostratum prostratum [unknown]

Description

Hieracium prostratum (also called Prostrate Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium prostratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, respiratory problems, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium prostratum is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium prostratum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.

Where to Find Hieracium prostratum

Hieracium prostratum is native to the western United States, from California to Montana.

Hieracium prostratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium prostratum?

Hieracium prostratum

What is the common name of Hieracium prostratum?

Prostrate Hawkweed

Where is Hieracium prostratum found?

Europe and North Africa

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-139038: Based on the initial data import
Josef Aloys Frölich (1766-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Froel.' in the authors string.
Georg Wolfgang Franz Panzer (1755-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panz.' in the authors string.