Status:
valid
Authors:
Hyl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. vii. n.° 1, 157 (1943).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130934
Common Names
- Hieracium accrescens
- Accrescens Hawkweed
- Accrescens Hieracium
Description
Hieracium accrescens (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 30 cm in height and has yellow flowers. It prefers dry and sunny habitats, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium accrescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat skin conditions, inflammation, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium accrescens has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium accrescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. It is important to water regularly and fertilize the plant to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Hieracium accrescens
Hieracium accrescens is found in the temperate regions of Europe and North America.
Hieracium accrescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium accrescens?
Hieracium accrescens
What are the common names of Hieracium accrescens?
Accrescent Hawkweed, Accrescent Hawkweedweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium accrescens?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes
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,