Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcompositum
ID:
20524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Üksip

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 19: 512 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019853

Common Names

  • Composite Hawkweed
  • Yellow Hawkweed
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium commilitonum Üksip [unknown]

Description

Hieracium subcompositum (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with yellow flowers and a deep taproot. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium subcompositum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and infusions. It has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium subcompositum is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and oval. The seedlings are thin and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium subcompositum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Hieracium subcompositum

Hieracium subcompositum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Hieracium subcompositum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium subcompositum?

Hieracium subcompositum

What is the common name of Hieracium subcompositum?

Subcompound Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium subcompositum?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-119195: Based on the initial data import
Albert Üksip (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Üksip' in the authors string.