Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
4881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elfstr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. xvi. III. 7 (1890) 70

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004210

Common Names

  • Splendens Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed
  • Splendens

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Description

Hieracium splendens (also called 'Splendid Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow flower heads with a diameter of 1–2 cm. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium splendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium splendens is a yellow-green color and has a single head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium splendens is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they require a period of cold stratification before they will germinate.

Where to Find Hieracium splendens

Hieracium splendens can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Hieracium splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium splendens?

Hieracium splendens

What is the family of Hieracium splendens?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hieracium splendens?

Splendid Hawkweed

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-104055: Based on the initial data import
Marten Elfstrand (1859-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elfstr.' in the authors string.