Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycomatum
ID:
127851

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zahn) Notø

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127180

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed Polycoma
  • Polycoma Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium oswaldii (Norrl.) Üksip [unknown]

Description

Hieracium polycomatum (also called Many-headed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply divided, dark green leaves. It is found in dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium polycomatum is a plant used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium polycomatum is yellow, with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. The seed is small, dark brown, and oblong. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium polycomatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy.

Where to Find Hieracium polycomatum

Hieracium polycomatum is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Hieracium polycomatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium polycomatum?

Hieracium polycomatum

What is the common name of Hieracium polycomatum?

Many-headed hawkweed

What is the growth habit of Hieracium polycomatum?

It is a perennial herb

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-88186: Based on the initial data import
Andreas Notø (1865-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Notø' in the authors string.
Karl Hermann Zahn (1865-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahn' in the authors string.