Species:
pseudamaurophyllum
Status:
valid
Authors:
Johanss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 21A(15): 41 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088958
Common Names
- Hawkweed
- Mouse-ear Hawkweed
- Pseudamaurophyllum Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium pseudamaurophyllum (also called Pseudoamaurophyllum Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the eastern parts of Europe. It has a small, woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and sometimes in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium pseudamaurophyllum is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin problems. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium pseudamaurophyllum has small, yellow flowers with a central cluster of yellow-tipped, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are grey-green in colour.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium pseudamaurophyllum is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the root clumps in early spring. Plant the divisions in a sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist until the plants have established.
Where to Find Hieracium pseudamaurophyllum
Hieracium pseudamaurophyllum is found in Europe and North Africa.
Hieracium pseudamaurophyllum FAQ
What are the common names of Hieracium pseudamaurophyllum?
Common names of Hieracium pseudamaurophyllum include mountain hawkweed and alpine hawkweed.
What is the growth habit of Hieracium pseudamaurophyllum?
Hieracium pseudamaurophyllum is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows in clumps and can reach up to 40 cm in height.
What is the native range of Hieracium pseudamaurophyllum?
Hieracium pseudamaurophyllum is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
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,