Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steenhoffii
ID:
114070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Johanss. & Sam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 16(14): 23 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113399

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Steenhoff's Hawkweed
  • Steenhoff's Mouse-ear

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Description

Hieracium steenhoffii (also called Steenhoff's hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in rocky habitats, such as limestone cliffs and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium steenhoffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases. It is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium steenhoffii has small yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium steenhoffii is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division or by taking stem cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hieracium steenhoffii

Hieracium steenhoffii is native to Europe and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Hieracium steenhoffii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium steenhoffii?

Hieracium steenhoffii

What are the common names of Hieracium steenhoffii?

Steenhoff's hawkweed, steenhoff's hieracium

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium steenhoffii?

It is found in the alpine and subalpine regions of the Alps

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

Karl Johansson (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Johanss.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Samuelsson (1885-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:223230-1: Based on the initial data import