Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falcatum
ID:
5817

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Arv.-Touv.) St.-Lag.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
St.-Lag., Cat. Fl. Bass. Rhône. 1878. 468 1878

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005146

Common Names

  • Hieracium Falcatum
  • Falcate Hawkweed
  • Falcate Hieracium

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Description

Hieracium falcatum (also called Falcatum Hieracium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, narrow leaves with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium falcatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium falcatum sub. falcatum
Hieracium falcatum sub. glaucoides (Beck) Zahn
Hieracium falcatum sub. falcatiforme (Degen & Zahn) Zahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium falcatum is a yellow-orange disc floret with a tubular base. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium falcatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a cool climate and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hieracium falcatum

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

Hieracium falcatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium falcatum?

Hieracium falcatum

What is the common name of Hieracium falcatum?

Unknown

Where is Hieracium falcatum found?

Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

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

Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Saint-Lager (1825-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'St.-Lag.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:217464-1: Based on the initial data import