Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocomum
ID:
18040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 3(10): 66 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017369

Common Names

  • Hieracium macrocomum
  • Large-headed Hawkweed
  • Macrocomum Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium macrocomum (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and it is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium macrocomum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive issues, skin conditions, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium macrocomum has yellow flowers with a dark centre, small, black seeds and small seedlings with hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium macrocomum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some shade and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Hieracium macrocomum

Hieracium macrocomum can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas in Europe and North America.

Hieracium macrocomum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium macrocomum?

Hieracium macrocomum

What are the common names of Hieracium macrocomum?

Large-headed Hawkweed

What is the native range of Hieracium macrocomum?

Europe and North Africa

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,

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