Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amoenanthes
ID:
125035

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nyár. & Zahn

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bul. Grad. Bot. Univ. Cluj 8: 63 (1929) (1928 publ. 1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124364

Common Names

  • Amoenanthes Hawkweed
  • Amoenanthes Hawkbit
  • Amoenanthes Hieracium

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Description

Hieracium amoenanthes (also called Lovely Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe. It has a single stem, with a rosette of leaves at the base and a single flower head at the top. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands, growing in rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium amoenanthes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium amoenanthes has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seedlings have a rosette of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium amoenanthes is a perennial herb that is native to the Alps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Hieracium amoenanthes

Hieracium amoenanthes can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woods in the western United States.

Hieracium amoenanthes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium amoenanthes?

Hieracium amoenanthes

What is the common name of Hieracium amoenanthes?

Beautiful-flowered Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium amoenanthes?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-85466: Based on the initial data import
Erasmus Julius Nyárády (1881-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyár.' in the authors string.
Karl Hermann Zahn (1865-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahn' in the authors string.