Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ancotum
ID:
138349

Status:
valid

Authors:
Omang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Nyt Mag. Naturvidensk. liii. 152 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137678

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush
  • King Devil

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium caesium ancotum (Omang) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium ancotum (also called Ancot Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium ancotum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium ancotum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium ancotum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Hieracium ancotum

Hieracium ancotum can be found in the Alps, Apennines, and Carpathians of Europe.

Hieracium ancotum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium ancotum?

Hieracium ancotum

What is the common name of Hieracium ancotum?

Ancot hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium ancotum?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands

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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