Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
protractum
ID:
35838

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fr.) Lindeb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Skand. Hierac. 20. 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035167

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush
  • King Devil

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Description

Hieracium protractum (also called Long-stalked Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a hairy stem and grows up to 50 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium protractum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium protractum has yellow flowers with long, slender petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium protractum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, but it prefers sandy or gravelly soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hieracium protractum

Hieracium protractum is native to Europe and can be found in the Alps region.

Hieracium protractum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium protractum?

Hieracium protractum is native to Europe, where it grows in dry, sandy soils.

What is the average height of Hieracium protractum?

Hieracium protractum typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter.

What is the average lifespan of Hieracium protractum?

Hieracium protractum typically lives for up to 5 years.

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-134012: Based on the initial data import
Elias Magnus Fries (1794-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fr.' in the authors string.
Carl Johan Lindeberg (1815-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindeb.' in the authors string.