Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acrochristum
ID:
24596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst. ex Johanss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 6(14): 46 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023925

Common Names

  • Hieracium Acrochristum
  • Hawkweed
  • Mouse Ear Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium acrochristum (also called 'Sharp-toothed Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, lobed leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium acrochristum is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has fragrant yellow flowers and can be used to attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium acrochristum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium acrochristum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer.

Where to Find Hieracium acrochristum

Hieracium acrochristum is native to Europe and can be found in dry meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Hieracium acrochristum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium acrochristum?

Hieracium acrochristum

What is the common name of Hieracium acrochristum?

Acrochristum Hawkweed

Where does Hieracium acrochristum grow?

Hieracium acrochristum grows in the Mediterranean region.

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

Karl Johansson (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Johanss.' in the authors string.
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214326-1: Based on the initial data import