Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spanocomum
ID:
28682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst. & Enander

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
in Dahlst. Herb. Hierac. Scandinav. Cent. 17: 13. 1904 ; Johansson in ArkivBot., Stockh. xxi. A. No. 15, 45 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028011

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush
  • King Devil

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Description

Hieracium spanocomum (also called Spano's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a single stem with long, narrow, and pointed leaves. It produces yellow flowers in clusters. It is found in meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium spanocomum has been used as a traditional remedy for stomach ailments, and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in the production of essential oils and perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium spanocomum has yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, brown, and oblong. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are lance-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium spanocomum is a perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in early spring. The seeds should be sown in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them to about 8 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and deadheaded to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Hieracium spanocomum

Hieracium spanocomum can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, primarily in Poland and the Czech Republic.

Hieracium spanocomum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium spanocomum?

Hieracium spanocomum

What is the common name of Hieracium spanocomum?

Spanning Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium spanocomum?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures

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

Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.
Sven Johan Enander (1847-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Enander' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:223093-1: Based on the initial data import