Status:
valid
Authors:
Johanss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(12): 6 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063199
Common Names
- Hieracium aepolonchum
- Aepolonchum Hawkweed
- Aepolonchum Hieracium
Description
Hieracium aepolonchum (also called Aepolon's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium aepolonchum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium aepolonchum has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a long taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium aepolonchum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Division should be done in early spring or late summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require adequate light and moisture for successful propagation.
Where to Find Hieracium aepolonchum
Hieracium aepolonchum is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky soils and full sun.
Hieracium aepolonchum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium aepolonchum?
Hieracium aepolonchum
What is the common name of Hieracium aepolonchum?
Aegean Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium aepolonchum?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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,