Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acroscepes
ID:
67185

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Omang) Omang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Islenzkar Jurtir 275. 1945

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066514



Common Names

  • Hieracium acroscepes
  • Acroscepes Hieracium
  • Hieracium


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Description

Hieracium acroscepes (also called 'Sharp-leaved Hawkweed', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is commonly found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium acroscepes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant to provide a natural boundary to gardens. The plant has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium acroscepes is a yellow-brown disc floret, with a white-tipped style. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium acroscepes is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Hieracium acroscepes

Hieracium acroscepes is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It is found in the UK, France, Germany, and other European countries.

Hieracium acroscepes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium acroscepes?

Hieracium acroscepes

What is the common name of Hieracium acroscepes?

Acrosceps Hawkweed

What type of habitat does Hieracium acroscepes prefer?

Hieracium acroscepes prefers grassy and rocky meadows, alpine pastures, and open woods.

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-23396: Based on the initial data import
Simen Oscar Fredrik Omang (1867-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Omang' in the authors string.