Status:
valid
Authors:
Beeby
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 29: 243 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070773
Common Names
- Hieracium
- Hawkweed
- Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium demissum zetlandicum (Beeby) Zahn [unknown]
Description
Hieracium zetlandicum (also called Yorkshire hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and small, ovate leaves. It grows in a variety of habitats, including alpine and subalpine areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium zetlandicum is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Europe and can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium zetlandicum is a small, yellow-white composite flower head, with a few yellow ray florets and many yellow disc florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedling is a small rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium zetlandicum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall and water regularly until established. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Hieracium zetlandicum
Hieracium zetlandicum is native to the British Isles and is found in Scotland, England, and Ireland.
Hieracium zetlandicum FAQ
What is the growth rate of Hieracium zetlandicum?
Hieracium zetlandicum is a slow-growing plant.
What is the ideal temperature for Hieracium zetlandicum?
The ideal temperature for Hieracium zetlandicum is between 10-15°C.
What is the ideal soil for Hieracium zetlandicum?
The ideal soil for Hieracium zetlandicum is well-drained, sandy soil.
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,