Status:
valid
Authors:
Omang
Source:
gcc
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Skr. Norske Vidensk.-Akad. Oslo, Mat.-Naturvidensk. Kl. 1938(3): 16 (1939) (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070320
Common Names
- Hawkweed
- Kingdevil
- Devil's Paintbrush
Description
Hieracium apicicomum (also called 'Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow and discoid.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium apicicomum is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium apicicomum is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium apicicomum is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from cuttings in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Hieracium apicicomum
Hieracium apicicomum is native to the Alps and can be found in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
Hieracium apicicomum FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Hieracium apicicomum?
Hieracium apicicomum prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can grow in a variety of soil types.
How should Hieracium apicicomum be propagated?
Hieracium apicicomum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or fall.
How often should Hieracium apicicomum be watered?
Hieracium apicicomum should be watered regularly, but not too often. It prefers moist soil, but it is drought tolerant and can survive periods of dryness.
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,