Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
epimelas
ID:
60573

Status:
valid

Authors:
Johanss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 9(1): 92 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059902

Common Names

  • Epimelas Hawkweed
  • Epimelas Mouse-ear
  • Epimelas Hawkweed Mouse-ear

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Description

Hieracium epimelas (also called Yellow Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in meadows, pastures, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium epimelas is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as headaches and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium epimelas has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium epimelas is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Hieracium epimelas

Hieracium epimelas is native to Europe and can be found in open, grassy areas.

Hieracium epimelas FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium epimelas?

Hieracium epimelas

What is the family of Hieracium epimelas?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hieracium epimelas?

Yellow hawkweed

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,

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