Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turkestanicum
ID:
96298

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zahn) Üksip

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 30: 217 (1960): (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095627

Common Names

  • Hieracium
  • Turkestan Hawkweed
  • Turkestan Mouse-ear

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium pohlei turkestanicum Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium turkestanicum (also called 'Turkestan Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with spiny margins and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium turkestanicum is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used in salads and as a vegetable. It also has medicinal properties, and is used to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hieracium turkestanicum are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium turkestanicum is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. Deadheading spent flowers will help to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Hieracium turkestanicum

Hieracium turkestanicum can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, particularly in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Hieracium turkestanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium turkestanicum?

Hieracium turkestanicum

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium turkestanicum?

Hieracium turkestanicum is native to Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Turkmenistan.

What are the uses of Hieracium turkestanicum?

Hieracium turkestanicum is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach pain.

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

Albert Üksip (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Üksip' in the authors string.
Karl Hermann Zahn (1865-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahn' in the authors string.