Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
122797

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch. & Sav.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. ii. 417.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122126

Common Names

  • Japanese Hawkweed
  • Hieracium
  • Japanese Mouse-ear

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Description

Hieracium japonicum (also called Japanese Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in grassy and moist habitats, and has a rosette habit. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium japonicum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium japonicum is yellow, with a small, star-shaped bloom. The seed is small, dark brown, and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium japonicum is a perennial herb that is native to Japan. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps in the spring.

Where to Find Hieracium japonicum

Hieracium japonicum can be found in Japan and other parts of East Asia.

Hieracium japonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium japonicum?

Hieracium japonicum

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium japonicum?

Woodlands, grasslands, and alpine meadows in Japan

What is the flower color of Hieracium japonicum?

Yellow

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-83310: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.