Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosum
ID:
29267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hornem.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
Hort. Bot. Hafn. : 764 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028596

Common Names

  • Hieracium Speciosum
  • Hieracium
  • Speciosum

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Description

Hieracium speciosum (also called Showy hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a short, branching stem with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in open, sunny areas of grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium speciosum is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, and its flowers are used to make tea. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be cooked and eaten.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium speciosum is yellow and tubular, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium speciosum is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Hieracium speciosum

Hieracium speciosum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Hieracium speciosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium speciosum?

Hieracium speciosum

What are the common names of Hieracium speciosum?

Common names of Hieracium speciosum include the Showy Hawkweed and Speckled Hawkweed.

Where is Hieracium speciosum found?

Hieracium speciosum is found in Europe and North Africa.

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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