Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sonchoides
ID:
119968

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arv.-Touv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Pilosella & Hieracium, Suppl. 8 (-9). 1876 ; Monogr. Pilosella & Hieracium, Addit. 10. Jan-Mar 1879.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119297

Common Names

  • Sonchoides Hawkweed
  • Sonchoides Hieracium
  • Sonchoides Mouse-Ear Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium montserratense Pau in Marcet [unknown]
  • Hieracium mougeotii sonchoides (Arv.-Touv.) Rouy [unknown]

Description

Hieracium sonchoides (also called Sonchus Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb with small yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium sonchoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. Its leaves can be used as a flavoring in cooking. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium sonchoides sub. plecoides (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium sonchoides sub. richerianum (Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.) Zahn
Hieracium sonchoides sub. sonchoides
Hieracium sonchoides sub. oleovirens (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium sonchoides sub. sarretoides (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium sonchoides sub. heterocerinthe (Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.) Zahn
Hieracium sonchoides sub. aracioides (Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.) Zahn
Hieracium sonchoides sub. xatardianum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium sonchoides is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium sonchoides is a perennial plant that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divided clumps should be planted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hieracium sonchoides

Hieracium sonchoides can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Hieracium sonchoides FAQ

What are the characteristics of Hieracium sonchoides?

Hieracium sonchoides is an annual herb with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can reach up to 1 meter in height.

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium sonchoides?

Hieracium sonchoides is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas.

How tall can Hieracium sonchoides grow?

Hieracium sonchoides can reach up to 1 meter in height.

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-80594: Based on the initial data import
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.