Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
psittacinum
ID:
64493

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hyl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. vii. n.° 1, 129 (1943).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063822

Common Names

  • Hieracium Psittacinum
  • Parrot's Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium psittacinum (also called Parrot Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium psittacinum is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant, to attract pollinators, and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium psittacinum is a yellow-green, 5-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are short and erect.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium psittacinum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and does best in moist, well-drained soil. It is not tolerant of drought and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it is difficult to get the seeds to germinate.

Where to Find Hieracium psittacinum

Hieracium psittacinum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows and other areas with moist soil.

Hieracium psittacinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium psittacinum?

Hieracium psittacinum

What is the family of Hieracium psittacinum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hieracium psittacinum?

Not Available

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,