Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vagicola
ID:
60915

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sell

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gr. Brit. Ireland 4: 549 (351, 353-354; fig.) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060244

Common Names

  • Vagicola Hawkweed
  • Vagicola Hieracium
  • Vagicola Mouse-Ear Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium vagicola (also called coastal hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, yellow flowers and is native to the eastern United States. It is found in coastal dunes and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium vagicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium vagicola has a flower with yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium vagicola is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall. Division can be done in spring or fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Hieracium vagicola

Hieracium vagicola is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Hieracium vagicola FAQ

What are the common names of Hieracium vagicola?

Common names of Hieracium vagicola include creeping hawkweed and creeping hieracium.

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium vagicola?

Hieracium vagicola is native to the western United States, where it grows in dry, rocky soils in open woods and meadows.

What are the uses of Hieracium vagicola?

Hieracium vagicola is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves and stems are used for fodder for livestock.

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-17304: Based on the initial data import
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.