Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jankae
ID:
133692

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Uechtr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 23: 239 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133021

Common Names

  • Jank's Hawkweed
  • Jank Hawkweed
  • Jank's Mouse-ear

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Description

Hieracium jankae (also called Janka's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium jankae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various illnesses.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium jankae sub. patentissimum (Freyn & Sint.) Zahn
Hieracium jankae sub. jankae
Hieracium jankae sub. suchodolicum (F.Herm. & Zahn) Zahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium jankae has yellow flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a short, thick stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium jankae is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is easily propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring.

Where to Find Hieracium jankae

Hieracium jankae can be found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Hieracium jankae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium jankae?

Hieracium jankae

What is the common name of Hieracium jankae?

Janka's Hawkweed

What is the growth habit of Hieracium jankae?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant with oblong leaves and small, yellow flowers

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-93847: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf von Uechtritz (1838-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Uechtr.' in the authors string.