Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
achalense
ID:
132756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 77(1): 121 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132085

Common Names

  • Achalen Hawkweed
  • Achalen Mouse-ear
  • Achalen Hawk's Claw

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Description

Hieracium achalense (also called Achal's hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry open woods, meadows, and rocky slopes. Its leaves are alternate, pinnately divided, and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium achalense is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions, which are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium achalense has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium achalense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be divided in spring or fall.

Where to Find Hieracium achalense

Hieracium achalense is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas, along roadsides and in gardens.

Hieracium achalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium achalense?

Hieracium achalense

What is the common name of Hieracium achalense?

Achalense Hieracium

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium achalense?

Hieracium achalense is found in the mountains of Central Europe

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,

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