Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pensum
ID:
79681

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sell & C.West

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 20(4): 360 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079010

Common Names

  • Mountain Hawkweed
  • Alpine Hawkweed
  • Alpine Mouse-ear

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Description

Hieracium pensum (also called Slender Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium pensum is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It is also used to attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees. It has a long bloom period and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium pensum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium pensum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed, division or cuttings.

Where to Find Hieracium pensum

Hieracium pensum is found in Europe.

Hieracium pensum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium pensum?

Hieracium pensum

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium pensum?

It is native to Europe and North Africa.

What are the common names of Hieracium pensum?

Common names include small-fruited hawkweed, small-fruited hawkweed-daisy, and small-fruited hawkweed-aster.

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

Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.
Cyril West (1887-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.West' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:984130-1: Based on the initial data import