Status:
valid
Authors:
Ósk.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Vísindafj. Íslend. xxxi. (Descr. Hierac. Icel.)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015609
Common Names
- Hieracium praegrandiceps
- Praegrandiceps Hawkweed
- Praegrandiceps Hieracium
Description
Hieracium praegrandiceps (also called Great-Headed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium praegrandiceps is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium praegrandiceps is a yellow or white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium praegrandiceps is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-7.
Where to Find Hieracium praegrandiceps
Hieracium praegrandiceps is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia.
Hieracium praegrandiceps FAQ
What are the benefits of Hieracium praegrandiceps?
Hieracium praegrandiceps is a medicinal plant that has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
What is the best way to grow Hieracium praegrandiceps?
Hieracium praegrandiceps should be grown in a sunny spot with well-draining soil. It is important to keep the soil moist, but not overly wet. Fertilizing the soil with a balanced fertilizer will help ensure healthy growth.
How long does Hieracium praegrandiceps take to flower?
Hieracium praegrandiceps typically takes between two and three months to flower, depending on the climate and growing conditions.
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,