Status:
valid
Authors:
Vill.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1779
Citation Micro:
Prosp. Hist. Pl. Dauphiné : 34 (1779)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040237
Common Names
- Hieracium valdepilosum
- Valdepilosum Hawkweed
- Valdepilosum Hieracium
Description
Hieracium valdepilosum (also called Valdepilosum hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and on coastal cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium valdepilosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium valdepilosum var. metallorum (Hayek) Greuter
Hieracium valdepilosum sub. subsinuatum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium valdepilosum sub. valdepilosum
Hieracium valdepilosum sub. adenodontum (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium valdepilosum sub. pseudelongatum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium valdepilosum sub. calvulum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium valdepilosum sub. glabrescens (Nägeli & Peter) Greuter
Hieracium valdepilosum sub. porrectum (Fr.) Greuter
Hieracium valdepilosum sub. raphiolepium (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium valdepilosum sub. subalpinum (Nägeli & Peter) Greuter
Hieracium valdepilosum sub. interjectum (Beck) Zahn
Hieracium valdepilosum sub. oligophyllum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium valdepilosum sub. elongatiforme (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium valdepilosum sub. grabowskianum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium valdepilosum sub. eremocephalum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium valdepilosum sub. christeneri (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium valdepilosum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two oval-shaped, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium valdepilosum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Hieracium valdepilosum should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. It prefers full sun and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Hieracium valdepilosum
Hieracium valdepilosum is native to Europe, where it can be found in dry, grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures.
Hieracium valdepilosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium valdepilosum?
Hieracium valdepilosum
What is the common name of Hieracium valdepilosum?
Valdepilosum hawkweed
Where is Hieracium valdepilosum native to?
Europe
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,