Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hieracioides
ID:
3733

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prodr. 2(1): 132. 1813

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003062

Common Names

  • Picris hieracioides
  • Hieracioides Picris
  • Picris

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Synonyms

  • Picris hieracioides hieracioides [unknown]
  • Picris hieracioides hieracioides [unknown]

Description

Picris hieracioides (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Picris hieracioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Picris hieracioides sub. kaimaensis (Kitam.) Kitam.
Picris hieracioides sub. umbellata (Schrank) Ces.
Picris hieracioides sub. longifolia (Boiss. & Reut.) P.D.Sell
Picris hieracioides sub. grandiflora (Ten.) Arcang.
Picris hieracioides sub. hieracioides
Picris hieracioides sub. kamtschatica (Ledeb.) Hultén
Picris hieracioides sub. spinulosa (Bertol. ex Guss.) Arcang.
Picris hieracioides sub. villarsii (Jord.) Nyman
Picris hieracioides sub. rielii (Sennen) O.Bolòs & Vigo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picris hieracioides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picris hieracioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in the fall. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Picris hieracioides

Picris hieracioides can be found in the temperate regions of Europe.

Picris hieracioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picris hieracioides?

Picris hieracioides

What is the common name of Picris hieracioides?

Hawkweed Oxtongue

What type of plant is Picris hieracioides?

Perennial herb

Species in the Picris genus

Picris junnanensis, Picris barbarorum, Picris scaberrima, Picris hieracioides, Picris evae, Picris campylocarpa, Picris conyzoides, Picris strigosa, Picris xylopoda, Picris davurica, Picris willkommii, Picris divaricata, Picris scabra, Picris ohwiana, Picris eichleri, Picris manginiana, Picris babylonica, Picris asplenioides, Picris rivularis, Picris cupuligera, Picris comosa, Picris galilaea, Picris wagenitzii, Picris sinuata, Picris albida, Picris cyrenaica, Picris burbidgeae, Picris davurica, Picris drummondii, Picris junnanensis, Picris hispidissima, Picris kotschyi, Picris hispanica, Picris rhagadioloides, Picris morrisonensis, Picris sulphurea, Picris nuristanica, Picris olympica, Picris angustifolia, Picris compacta, Picris bracteatus, Picris longirostris, Picris hieracioides, Picris amalecitana, Picris cyanocarpa, Picris cyprica, Picris squarrosa, Picris humilis, Picris pauciflora, Picris helminthioides,

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