Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megapalentinum
ID:
1332937

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mateo & Egido

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 60: 118 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345391

Common Names

  • Megapalentinum Hawkweed
  • Hieracium megapalentinum
  • Megapalentinum Hawk-weed

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Description

Hieracium megapalentinum (also called Large-flowered Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium megapalentinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium megapalentinum has small, white flowers with three petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium megapalentinum is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix, and should be kept in a warm, bright location. Water regularly, and the seeds should germinate in about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Hieracium megapalentinum

Hieracium megapalentinum can be found in the mountains of the Cantabrian Range in Spain.

Hieracium megapalentinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium megapalentinum?

Hieracium megapalentinum

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium megapalentinum?

Hieracium megapalentinum is native to the mountains of Spain.

How big can Hieracium megapalentinum grow?

Hieracium megapalentinum can grow up to 1 meter in height.

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

Gonzalo Mateo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mateo' in the authors string.
Fermín del Egido Mazuelas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Egido' in the authors string.