Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tolstoii
ID:
54914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fen. & Zahn

Source:
gcc

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 61(2-3, Beibl. 138): 28 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000054243

Common Names

  • Tolstoy's Hawkweed
  • Hieracium tolstoii
  • Tolstoy's Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium tolstoii (also called Tolstoy's hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 m and has deeply lobed leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium tolstoii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium tolstoii is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium tolstoii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed outdoors. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Hieracium tolstoii

Hieracium tolstoii is found in the mountains of the Caucasus region of Russia.

Hieracium tolstoii FAQ

What are the optimal growing conditions for Hieracium tolstoii?

Hieracium tolstoii prefers a cool, dry environment with bright, indirect sunlight. It is best grown in well-draining soil that is kept consistently moist.

What type of fertilizer should be used for Hieracium tolstoii?

A balanced fertilizer should be used for Hieracium tolstoii, such as a 10-10-10 or 20-20-20. It should be applied at half strength every two weeks during the growing season.

How often should Hieracium tolstoii be watered?

Hieracium tolstoii should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. It is best to water deeply and less frequently, rather than lightly and more often.

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-152841: Based on the initial data import
Karl Hermann Zahn (1865-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahn' in the authors string.
Luigi Fenaroli (1899-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fen.' in the authors string.