Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saturicolor
ID:
10858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Omang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Nyt Mag. Naturvidensk. 50: 142 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010187

Common Names

  • Hieracium saturicolor
  • Saturated Hawkweed
  • Saturated Mouse-ear

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium solaricolor Omang [unknown]
  • Hieracium nigrescens solaricolor Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium saturicolor (also called Brown Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 1-2 meters. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have a serrated margin. It is found in dry forests, scrub, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium saturicolor is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium saturicolor has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium saturicolor is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained, moist soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers slightly acidic soils. It is best grown in a sheltered position, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It can be propagated by seed, division or cuttings.

Where to Find Hieracium saturicolor

Hieracium saturicolor can be found in the Alps of Switzerland, France, and Italy.

Hieracium saturicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium saturicolor?

Hieracium saturicolor

What is the common name of Hieracium saturicolor?

Purple Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium saturicolor?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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,

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