Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst. ex Johanss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 6(18): 28 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078406
Common Names
- Megalodon Hawkweed
- Giant Hawkweed
- Giant Mouse-ear Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium megalodon (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium megalodon is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Hieracium megalodon flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium megalodon is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Hieracium megalodon
Hieracium megalodon can be found in the alpine meadows of the European Alps.
Hieracium megalodon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium megalodon?
Hieracium megalodon
What are the common names of Hieracium megalodon?
Giant Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium megalodon?
Mountain meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes
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,