Status:
valid
Authors:
Johanss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Jamtl. Hierac. 21. 1914 ; Johansson in Arkiv Bot., Stockh. xxi. A. No. 15, 50 (1928).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082982
Common Names
- Hieracium thegaleum
- Thegaleum Hawkweed
- Thegaleum
Description
Hieracium thegaleum (also called the Thegala Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers with a yellow center, and its leaves are alternate, pinnate, and toothed. It is typically found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium thegaleum is used for erosion control, as a cover crop, and as a food source for livestock. It also has ornamental uses, as it produces attractive yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium thegaleum has yellow flowers with white centers and long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium thegaleum is a perennial herb that is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location in well-drained soil. The plants will self-seed and can become invasive if not managed properly. To control the spread of the plant, deadhead the flowers after they have bloomed. Divide the clumps of the plant every few years to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Hieracium thegaleum
Hieracium thegaleum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky and dry areas, as well as in open woodlands.
Hieracium thegaleum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium thegaleum?
Hieracium thegaleum
What is the common name of Hieracium thegaleum?
Thegaleum Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium thegaleum?
Hieracium thegaleum is found in dry, grassy places, such as steppes and meadows
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,