Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grossicephalum
ID:
12143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gottschl., Brandst. & Dunkel

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Linzer Biol. Beitr. 38(2): 1052 (-1053; fig. 4) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011472

Common Names

  • Hieracium Grossicephalum
  • Large-headed Hawkweed
  • Large-headed Mouse-ear

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Description

Hieracium grossicephalum (also called large-headed hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of toothed leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium grossicephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium grossicephalum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium grossicephalum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Hieracium grossicephalum

Hieracium grossicephalum is native to Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean.

Hieracium grossicephalum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium grossicephalum?

Hieracium grossicephalum is native to the temperate regions of Europe and North America.

What kind of soil does Hieracium grossicephalum prefer?

Hieracium grossicephalum prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils.

What is the best way to propagate Hieracium grossicephalum?

Hieracium grossicephalum can be propagated from seed or by division of the clumps.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-111119: Based on the initial data import
Günter Gottschlich (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottschl.' in the authors string.
G. Brandstätter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandst.' in the authors string.
Franz-Georg Dunkel (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunkel' in the authors string.