Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
gcc
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(14): 3 (ed. fol.) (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131924
Common Names
- Hieracium erianthum
- Woolly Hawkweed
- Hairy Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium eriocephalum (Benth.) Wedd. [unknown]
- Onoseris eriocephala Benth. [unknown]
- Hieracium hartwegii Sch.Bip. ex Fr. [unknown]
- Hieracium erianthum erianthum [unknown]
- Hieracium eriocephalum eriocephalum [unknown]
- Hieracium erianthum eriocephalum Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium erianthum erianthum [unknown]
- Seris eriocephala Kuntze [unknown]
- Tolpis eriantha Sch.Bip. [unknown]
Description
Hieracium erianthum (also called Erianthum Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium erianthum is a plant that is used in landscaping and gardening. It is a low-growing plant that has attractive yellow flowers. It is drought tolerant and can be used to create a ground cover. It can also be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium erianthum is yellow in color and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves that are deeply lobed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium erianthum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 15°C. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Hieracium erianthum
Hieracium erianthum can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Hieracium erianthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium erianthum?
Hieracium erianthum
What is the family of Hieracium erianthum?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Hieracium erianthum?
Europe
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,