Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arrectum
ID:
115239

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
in Bor. Fl. Cent. Fr. ed. III. ii. 394.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114568

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush

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Description

Hieracium arrectum (also called Upright Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with many small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as meadows, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium arrectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive problems, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium arrectum is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium arrectum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and place them in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Hieracium arrectum

Hieracium arrectum is native to Europe and is found in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and Switzerland. It is commonly found in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Hieracium arrectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium arrectum?

Hieracium arrectum

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium arrectum?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

What are the characteristics of Hieracium arrectum?

It is an erect, perennial herb with small, yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

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-76058: Based on the initial data import
Claude Thomas Alexis Jordan (1814-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jord.' in the authors string.