Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
epinephum
ID:
116606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Omang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Nyt Mag. Naturvidensk. xlviii. 74 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115935

Common Names

  • Hieracium epinephum
  • Epine's Hawkweed
  • Epine's Mouse-ear

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium sagittatum epinephum (Omang) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium epinephum (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, and has a basal rosette of leaves with toothed margins. The leaves are lance-shaped and the flowers are yellow and borne in clusters.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium epinephum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium epinephum is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with one or two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium epinephum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Hieracium epinephum

Hieracium epinephum is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Hieracium epinephum FAQ

What are the common names of Hieracium epinephum?

Hieracium epinephum is commonly known as Epineph's Hawkweed or Epineph's Hawk's-beard.

Where does Hieracium epinephum grow?

Hieracium epinephum is native to Europe.

What is the ideal climate for Hieracium epinephum?

Hieracium epinephum prefers a temperate climate with plenty of sunshine 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,

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