Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscosum
ID:
20478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arv.-Touv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Pilosella & Hieracium, Suppl. 26. 1876 ; Bull. Soc. Dauph. (1880) 289.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019807

Common Names

  • Viscosum Hawkweed
  • Viscosum Hieracium
  • Viscosum Mouse-ear

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Description

Hieracium viscosum (also called Sticky Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and temperate Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium viscosum is a hardy, perennial herb that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small, yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom in the summer and attract bees and butterflies. It is also used as a groundcover or as a lawn substitute.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium viscosum sub. oxygonum Zahn
Hieracium viscosum sub. viscosum
Hieracium viscosum sub. scariolifolium (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium viscosum sub. mguildanum de Retz ex Dobignard

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium viscosum is a small white flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are short and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium viscosum is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 8-10 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Hieracium viscosum

Hieracium viscosum is found in Europe, including Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Hieracium viscosum FAQ

What type of soil does Hieracium viscosum prefer?

Hieracium viscosum prefers well-drained soil with a neutral pH.

How much sunlight does Hieracium viscosum need?

Hieracium viscosum needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Hieracium viscosum be watered?

Hieracium viscosum should be watered regularly during the growing season.

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-119150: Based on the initial data import
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.