Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tavense
ID:
126392

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.R.Linton) Ley

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 47: 54 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125721

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Hieracium Tavense
  • Tavas Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium tavense (also called Tave's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base. It is native to the mountains of Central Europe and grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium tavense is a species of hawkweed found in Europe. It has been used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium tavense is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium tavense is a slow-growing, low-maintenance perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and place in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 6-8 weeks.

Where to Find Hieracium tavense

Hieracium tavense is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Hieracium tavense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium tavense?

Hieracium tavense

What is the common name of Hieracium tavense?

Taven's Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium tavense?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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-86787: Based on the initial data import
William Richardson Linton (1850-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Linton' in the authors string.
Augustin Ley (1842-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ley' in the authors string.