Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tritum
ID:
11292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Üksip

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 19: 489 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010621

Common Names

  • Tritum Hawkweed
  • Tritum Hieracium
  • Tritum Hawkbit

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Description

Hieracium tritum (also called Three-toothed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a solitary flower head. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium tritum is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small, yellow flowers and is often used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used for erosion control and to help prevent soil loss.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium tritum is yellow, with a single central disc. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium tritum is a perennial species that is easily propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location. The plants may need to be staked or supported to prevent them from falling over. The plants can also be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Hieracium tritum

Hieracium tritum can be found in the northern parts of Europe, such as Norway and Sweden.

Hieracium tritum FAQ

What is the growth rate of Hieracium tritum?

Hieracium tritum grows at a slow to moderate rate and can reach up to 2 feet in height.

What type of soil does Hieracium tritum prefer?

Hieracium tritum prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

What type of light does Hieracium tritum need?

Hieracium tritum needs full sun to partial shade to thrive.

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-110286: Based on the initial data import
Albert Üksip (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Üksip' in the authors string.