Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
olivaceum
ID:
116111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gren. & Godr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Fl. France 2: 361 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115440

Common Names

  • Megalastrum kallooii
  • Kallooii Megalastrum
  • Kallooii Fern

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium oleovirens Arv.-Touv. [unknown]
  • Hieracium juranum olivaceum (Gren. & Godr.) Greuter [unknown]
  • Hieracium olivaceum olivaceum [unknown]
  • Hieracium mougeotii olivaceum (Gren. & Godr.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Hieracium polybracteatum Pau [unknown]

Description

Hieracium olivaceum (also called Olive Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium olivaceum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium olivaceum is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium olivaceum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking stem cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Hieracium olivaceum

Hieracium olivaceum is native to Europe, and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Hieracium olivaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium olivaceum?

Hieracium olivaceum

What is the common name of Hieracium olivaceum?

Olive Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium olivaceum?

Hieracium olivaceum is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

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

Dominique Alexandre Godron (1807-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Godr.' in the authors string.
Jean Charles Marie Grenier (1808-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gren.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:220644-1: Based on the initial data import