Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tristicolor
ID:
76598

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ohlsén

Source:
gcc

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 33A(13): 28 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075927

Common Names

  • Hieracium tristicolor
  • Hieracium
  • Tristicolor Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium tristicolor (also called Three-colored Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open areas. Its leaves are alternate, oblong, and serrated. Its flowers are small, yellow, and clustered in flat-topped inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium tristicolor is a popular ornamental plant, used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and is known for its ability to tolerate dry conditions. It has a pleasant scent and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium tristicolor is a small yellow disc flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium tristicolor is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Hieracium tristicolor

Hieracium tristicolor is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Hieracium tristicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium tristicolor?

Hieracium tristicolor

What type of plant is Hieracium tristicolor?

Hieracium tristicolor is a perennial herb.

Where is Hieracium tristicolor native to?

Hieracium tristicolor is native to the Canary Islands.

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,