Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subtenue
ID:
73582

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.R.Linton) Roffey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Lond. Cat. Brit. Pl. [H.C. Watson] ed. 11: 28 (No. 1134). 1925 ; Pugsley in Journ. Linn.Soc. Lond., Bot., 54: 130. 1948

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072911

Common Names

  • Hieracium subtenue
  • Slender Hawkweed
  • Subtle Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium bifidum subtenue (W.R.Linton) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium subtenue Druce [unknown]
  • Hieracium sylvaticum subtenue W.R.Linton [unknown]

Description

Hieracium subtenue (also called slender hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody base and a single stem that grows up to 1 m in height. The leaves are lanceolate and have a grayish-green color. The flowers are white and have yellow centers. It grows in rocky, dry, and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium subtenue is an edible plant that is used in salads and as a garnish. It has small yellow flowers and is drought-tolerant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium subtenue is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are light green and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium subtenue is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location.

Where to Find Hieracium subtenue

Hieracium subtenue can be found in the Alps of Europe.

Hieracium subtenue FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium subtenue?

Hieracium subtenue

What type of plant is Hieracium subtenue?

A perennial herb

Where is Hieracium subtenue found?

It is found in the western United States

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-29653: Based on the initial data import
John Roffey (1860-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roffey' in the authors string.
William Richardson Linton (1850-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Linton' in the authors string.