Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst. ex Johanss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 21A(15): 80 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000109830
Common Names
- Mouse-ear Hawkweed
- Mouse-eared Hawkweed
- Mouse-eared Hawk's-beard
Description
Hieracium orphnocephalum (also called Orphan-headed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Europe and North Africa and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium orphnocephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium orphnocephalum is a white or pink star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium orphnocephalum is a perennial plant that grows in sunny or partially shaded areas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, while seeds should be sown in the fall or early winter.
Where to Find Hieracium orphnocephalum
Hieracium orphnocephalum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Hieracium orphnocephalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium orphnocephalum?
Hieracium orphnocephalum
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium orphnocephalum?
Mountain meadows and pastures
What is the flowering season of Hieracium orphnocephalum?
Summer
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,