Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Herb. Hierac. Scandinav. Cent. XXII. 48, 49 (1908); Johansso
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004776
Common Names
- Hieracium polycampylum
- Many-rayed Hawkweed
- Many-rayed Mouse-ear
Description
Hieracium polycampylum (also called Many-headed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in dry, open meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium polycampylum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium polycampylum has yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium polycampylum is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and requires regular watering. It is also tolerant of drought and heat.
Where to Find Hieracium polycampylum
Hieracium polycampylum is native to the mountains of the Pyrenees in Spain and France. It can be found in rocky meadows and grasslands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Hieracium polycampylum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium polycampylum?
Hieracium polycampylum
What is the common name of Hieracium polycampylum?
Many-headed hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium polycampylum?
Hieracium polycampylum is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
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,