Status:
valid
Authors:
Vill.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1779
Citation Micro:
Prosp. Hist. Pl. Dauphiné 34. 1779 [16 Apr 1779]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018565
Common Names
- Hieracium cydoniifolium
- Apple Hawkweed
- Appleleaf Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium cydoniifolium cydoniifolium [unknown]
Description
Hieracium cydoniifolium (also called Cydonia-leaved Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is often used as a garden ornamental.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium cydoniifolium is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. trichodes (Rchb.f.) Zahn
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. cydoniifolium
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. cottianum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. prenanthophyllum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. glandulistipes (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. morteysense Zahn
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. trichanthodium Zahn
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. brassicoides (Wilczek) Zahn
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. merlasicum Zahn
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. parcepilosum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. subpanduratum (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. semiperfoliatum Zahn
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. trichojuranum (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. litigiosum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. sulgeri (Murr) Zahn
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. epileion (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. aronicifolium Zahn
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. ochroleucomorphum Zahn
Hieracium cydoniifolium sub. mespilifolium (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium cydoniifolium has small, yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium cydoniifolium is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and should germinate in 2-3 weeks. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hieracium cydoniifolium
Hieracium cydoniifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Hieracium cydoniifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium cydoniifolium?
Hieracium cydoniifolium
What is the common name of Hieracium cydoniifolium?
Pomegranate Hawkweed
What is the growth habit of Hieracium cydoniifolium?
It is a perennial herb with a rosette of leaves and a tall flowering stem
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,