Status:
valid
Authors:
Norrl. ex Schljakov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Fl. Evropeískoí Chasti SSSR 8: 242 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077827
Common Names
- Golden Hawkweed
- Aureiceps Hawkweed
- Hieracium Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium aureiceps (also called 'golden-headed hawkweed', 'golden-headed hawkweed' and 'golden-headed hawkweed', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium aureiceps is an edible plant that is often used in salads and as a garnish. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and as a diuretic. The leaves are also used to make a tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium aureiceps has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium aureiceps is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the root clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring or summer and will germinate in 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Hieracium aureiceps
Hieracium aureiceps can be found in the mountains of Central Europe.
Hieracium aureiceps FAQ
What are the common names of Hieracium aureiceps?
Hieracium aureiceps is commonly known as golden-headed hawkweed.
What are the medicinal uses of Hieracium aureiceps?
Hieracium aureiceps has been used to treat fever, digestive issues, and inflammation.
What is the optimal growing environment for Hieracium aureiceps?
Hieracium aureiceps prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
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,