Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
varianum
ID:
120990

Status:
valid

Authors:
Johanss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 6(14): 36 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120319

Common Names

  • Hieracium varianum
  • Varied Hawkweed
  • Variegated Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium varianiceps Johanss. [unknown]

Description

Hieracium varianum (also called variegated hawkweed, among many other common names) is an upright, perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has deeply-divided, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, grassy places, such as meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium varianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat headaches, fever, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium varianum is yellow and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium varianum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated through division or cuttings. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in the summer and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Hieracium varianum

Hieracium varianum is native to Europe and can be found in grassy, alpine habitats.

Hieracium varianum FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Hieracium varianum?

Hieracium varianum prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the lifespan of Hieracium varianum?

Hieracium varianum is a perennial plant and can live for several years.

What is the optimal temperature for Hieracium varianum?

Hieracium varianum prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

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,

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