Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
olympicum
ID:
138805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 4: 30 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138134

Common Names

  • Hieracium olympicum
  • Olympic Hawkweed
  • Olympic Hieracium

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium pilosissimum Friv. [illegitimate]
  • Hieracium moesiacum Kern. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Hieracium aschersonianum R.Uechtr. [unknown]
  • Hieracium jankae Boiss. ex Nyman [unknown]

Description

Hieracium olympicum (also called Olympic Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Greece. It has a single, erect stem and its leaves are arranged in a basal rosette. It is found in alpine and subalpine grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium olympicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium olympicum sub. olympicum
Hieracium olympicum sub. argyrotrichum (Freyn) Zahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium olympicum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium olympicum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or seed.

Where to Find Hieracium olympicum

Hieracium olympicum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is often found on hillsides and in open woodlands.

Hieracium olympicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium olympicum?

Hieracium olympicum

What are the common names of Hieracium olympicum?

Olympic Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium olympicum?

It is native to Greece and is found in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and grasslands

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-98790: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.