Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apicum
ID:
3961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Johanss. & Sam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1920, 69.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003290

Common Names

  • Hieracium Apicum
  • Hawkweed
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium apicum (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium apicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium apicum is a yellow-orange disc flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium apicum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the root clumps or by cuttings. The divisions should be done in spring or autumn and the cuttings should be taken in early summer.

Where to Find Hieracium apicum

Hieracium apicum is native to Europe and can be found in the Carpathian Mountains.

Hieracium apicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium apicum?

Hieracium apicum

What type of soil does Hieracium apicum prefer?

Hieracium apicum prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

Where does Hieracium apicum grow?

Hieracium apicum grows in dry, open woods, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

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.
Gunnar Samuelsson (1885-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214888-1: Based on the initial data import