Status:
valid
Authors:
Johanss. & Sam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 16(14): 28 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010595
Common Names
- Hieracium venetifolium
- Venetian Hawkweed
- Venetifolium Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium venetifolium (also called Venetian Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and it is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium venetifolium is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, as well as to reduce inflammation. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium venetifolium is yellow, with a single central disc. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and yellow.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium venetifolium is a perennial species that is easily propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location. The plants may need to be staked or supported to prevent them from falling over. The plants can also be divided in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Hieracium venetifolium
Hieracium venetifolium can be found in the Alps and Carpathian Mountains of Europe.
Hieracium venetifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium venetifolium?
Hieracium venetifolium
What is the common name of Hieracium venetifolium?
Venetian hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium venetifolium?
Grasslands, meadows, 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,