Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
omangii
ID:
76595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elfstr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Elfstr., in Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 8. 1914. "210, 219" 1914

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075924

Common Names

  • Hieracium omangii
  • Hieracium
  • Omang's Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium nigrescens omangii (Elfstr.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium omangii (also called Omang's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open areas. Its leaves are alternate, oblong, and serrated. Its flowers are small, yellow, and clustered in flat-topped inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium omangii is a popular ornamental plant, used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and is known for its ability to tolerate dry conditions. It has a pleasant scent and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium omangii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium omangii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Hieracium omangii

Hieracium omangii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Hieracium omangii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium omangii?

Hieracium omangii

What type of plant is Hieracium omangii?

Hieracium omangii is a perennial herb.

Where is Hieracium omangii native to?

Hieracium omangii is native to the Canary Islands.

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

Marten Elfstrand (1859-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elfstr.' in the authors string.