Status:
valid
Authors:
Johanss. & Sam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1922: 162 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067763
Common Names
- Caloxanthum Hawkweed
- Golden Hawkweed
- Golden Mouse-ear
Description
Hieracium caloxanthum (also called yellow-flowered hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single, erect stem and grows up to 1m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow. It is found in grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium caloxanthum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium caloxanthum is yellow and star-shaped. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium caloxanthum is a fast-growing perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in summer.
Where to Find Hieracium caloxanthum
Hieracium caloxanthum can be found in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania.
Hieracium caloxanthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium caloxanthum?
Hieracium caloxanthum
What is the common name of Hieracium caloxanthum?
Caloxanthum hawkweed
What are the growth requirements of Hieracium caloxanthum?
Hieracium caloxanthum prefers full sun and 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,