Status:
valid
Authors:
Lapeyr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Pyrenées Suppl. 128.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029978
Common Names
- Hieracium cordifolium
- Hieracium
- Cordifolium
Description
Hieracium cordifolium (also called Heart-leaved hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium cordifolium is a species of plant native to Europe. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces small white flowers and has attractive foliage. It is also used in landscaping, as it can be used as a hedge or a windbreak. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium cordifolium sub. cordifolium
Hieracium cordifolium sub. vernicosum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium cordifolium has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small, brown, and slightly oval shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium cordifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Hieracium cordifolium
Hieracium cordifolium is native to the western Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. It can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Hieracium cordifolium FAQ
What is the growth rate of Hieracium cordifolium?
Hieracium cordifolium is a fast-growing plant, typically reaching heights of 6-8 feet in 3-4 years.
What is the ideal soil type for Hieracium cordifolium?
Hieracium cordifolium prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
What is the best climate for Hieracium cordifolium?
Hieracium cordifolium is best suited for climates with warm winters and hot summers.
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,