Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atratum
ID:
58201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Symb. Hist. Hierac. : 105 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057530

Common Names

  • Black Hawkweed
  • Black-leaved Hawkweed
  • Dark Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium atratum (also called Black Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium atratum is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is often used as a ground cover and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in flower beds and gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium atratum sub. subnigrescens (Norrl.) Zahn
Hieracium atratum sub. dolichaetoides Zahn
Hieracium atratum sub. sasellae Touton & Zahn
Hieracium atratum sub. squalidiforme (Murr & Zahn) Zahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium atratum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium atratum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be potted up into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Hieracium atratum

Hieracium atratum is native to Europe and western Asia.

Hieracium atratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium atratum?

Hieracium atratum

What is the common name of Hieracium atratum?

Black Hawkweed

What is the habitat of Hieracium atratum?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures

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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