Status:
valid
Authors:
Jord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Cat. Graines Jard. Bot. Grenoble 19. 1849 [Dec 1849]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037261
Common Names
- Hieracium kochianum
- Koch's Hawkweed
- Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium runcinatum Vuk. [unknown]
- Hieracium liottardi W.D.J.Koch [illegitimate]
Description
Hieracium kochianum (also called Koch's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium kochianum is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and as a tonic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium kochianum has yellow flowers, with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium kochianum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown near the coast.
Where to Find Hieracium kochianum
Hieracium kochianum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.
Hieracium kochianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium kochianum?
Hieracium kochianum
What is the common name of Hieracium kochianum?
Koch's Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium kochianum?
Grassy meadows, pastures, and open woodlands
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,