Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robertsii
ID:
137784

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sell

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 172 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137113

Common Names

  • Roberts' Hawkweed
  • Hieracium Robertsii
  • Roberts Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium robertsii (also called Roberts' Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils. It is often found in open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium robertsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium robertsii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium robertsii is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall, and divisions should be taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hieracium robertsii

Hieracium robertsii can be found in moist, shady areas in the western United States.

Hieracium robertsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium robertsii?

Hieracium robertsii

What is the common name of Hieracium robertsii?

Roberts' Hawkweed

Where is Hieracium robertsii found?

It is found in the Rocky Mountains of the United States.

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-97808: Based on the initial data import
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.