Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
didymiceps
ID:
60166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Folin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 28A(2): 30 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059495

Common Names

  • Hieracium didymiceps
  • Twin-Headed Hawkweed
  • Twin-Headed Hieracium

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Description

Hieracium didymiceps (also called Two-headed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It has a tufted habit, with narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium didymiceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicinal tinctures. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium didymiceps has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are brown, oval-shaped and measure 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are green, with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium didymiceps is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in early spring. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Hieracium didymiceps

Hieracium didymiceps can be found in the alpine regions of Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Hieracium didymiceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium didymiceps?

Hieracium didymiceps

What is the common name of Hieracium didymiceps?

Two-headed Hawkweed

What is the family of Hieracium didymiceps?

Asteraceae

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

Th. Folin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Folin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:216882-1: Based on the initial data import