Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melainon
ID:
75052

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elfstr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. xvi. iii. 7 (1890) 50

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074381

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush
  • King Devil

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium atratum melainon (Elfstr.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium melainon (also called Melainon Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium melainon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a naturalizing plant in meadows. It is also used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium melainon has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium melainon is a perennial plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hieracium melainon

Hieracium melainon can be found in the mountains of central Europe.

Hieracium melainon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium melainon?

Hieracium melainon

What is the common name of Hieracium melainon?

Black Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium melainon?

Grassy slopes 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-31105: Based on the initial data import
Marten Elfstrand (1859-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elfstr.' in the authors string.