Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subhirtum
ID:
123643

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Hanb.) Pugsley

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 79: 194 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122972

Common Names

  • Hairy Hawkweed
  • Hairy Hieracium
  • Hairy Mouse-ear Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium rivale subhirtum F.Hanb. [unknown]

Description

Hieracium subhirtum (also called Woolly Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium subhirtum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium subhirtum is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium subhirtum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and can tolerate some drought. It is not frost tolerant.

Where to Find Hieracium subhirtum

Hieracium subhirtum can be found in the alpine regions of Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Alps.

Hieracium subhirtum FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Hieracium subhirtum?

Hieracium subhirtum prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

How often should Hieracium subhirtum be watered?

Hieracium subhirtum should be watered regularly during the growing season, but should not be allowed to dry out completely.

What type of soil is best for Hieracium subhirtum?

Hieracium subhirtum prefers a light, loamy soil with good drainage.

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-84124: Based on the initial data import
Herbert William Pugsley (1868-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pugsley' in the authors string.
Frederick Janson Hanbury (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Hanb.' in the authors string.