Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acamptum
ID:
117196

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sell & C.West

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 3: 236 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116525

Common Names

  • Hieracium Acamptum
  • Giant Hawkweed
  • Rough Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium cantianum subrigidum F.Hanb. [unknown]

Description

Hieracium acamptum (also called 'Pointed Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves with a single flower head. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium acamptum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is a great source of food for pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium acamptum is yellow and has a daisy-like appearance. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium acamptum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking stem cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Hieracium acamptum

Hieracium acamptum is a species of hawkweed native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Hieracium acamptum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium acamptum?

Hieracium acamptum

What is the common name of Hieracium acamptum?

Slender Hawkweed

What is the habitat of Hieracium acamptum?

It is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

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-77922: Based on the initial data import
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.