Status:
valid
Authors:
Fr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Symb. Hist. Hierac. : 193 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121527
Common Names
- Robust Hawkweed
- Hairy Hawkweed
- Hairy Mouse-ear
Description
Hieracium robustum (also called Robust Hieracium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Brazilian Cerrado. It has a short stem and leaves are arranged in a basal rosette. It grows in open areas, in rocky soils and in secondary vegetation.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium robustum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium robustum sub. pallonianum (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium robustum sub. syrmiense (Degen & Zahn) Gottschl.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium robustum is a yellow, flat-topped cluster of small flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with a single stem and two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium robustum is a perennial plant native to North America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained potting soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Hieracium robustum
Hieracium robustum is native to the eastern United States, from New England to Florida and west to Texas.
Hieracium robustum FAQ
What are the common names of Hieracium robustum?
Common names of Hieracium robustum include robust hawkweed and robust mouse-ear hawkweed.
What is the range of Hieracium robustum?
Hieracium robustum is native to Europe and Asia.
What type of soil does Hieracium robustum prefer?
Hieracium robustum prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
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,