Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taurinense
ID:
129608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Observ. Pl. Nouv. vii. 40 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128937

Common Names

  • Hieracium taurinense
  • Turin Hawkweed
  • Turin Hieracium

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium polyadenum Arv.-Touv. [unknown]
  • Hieracium symphytaceum polyadenium (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium taurinense (also called Turin Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flower heads that are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence. It is native to Europe. It is usually found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium taurinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium taurinense sub. subcaeruleatum (Degen & Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium taurinense sub. rotgesianum (Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.) Zahn
Hieracium taurinense sub. taurinense
Hieracium taurinense sub. taurinorum (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium taurinense sub. pseudorotgesianum (Litard. & Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium taurinense sub. neoprenanthes (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium taurinense sub. sarracenicum (Arv.-Touv. & Belli) Zahn
Hieracium taurinense sub. symphytaceum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium taurinense sub. odontinum (Belli) Zahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium taurinense has yellow daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium taurinense is an easy-to-grow perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a sunny location and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Hieracium taurinense

Hieracium taurinense is native to the Mediterranean region, primarily in Spain and Italy. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in limestone soils.

Hieracium taurinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium taurinense?

Hieracium taurinense

Where is Hieracium taurinense found?

It is found in Europe and North Africa.

What is the growth habit of Hieracium taurinense?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem.

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