Status:
valid
Authors:
Omang
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Nyt Mag. Naturvidensk. xlviii. 226 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114678
Common Names
- Hieracium aequilibratum
- Equilibrate Hawkweed
- Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium carpathicum aequilibratum (Omang) Zahn [unknown]
Description
Hieracium aequilibratum (also called 'Balanced Hawkweed', 'Hawkweed', and 'Mouse-ear Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium aequilibratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium aequilibratum is a yellow-orange color with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium aequilibratum is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -50°C (-58°F). It can be pruned back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Hieracium aequilibratum
Hieracium aequilibratum can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in Europe, including in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Hieracium aequilibratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium aequilibratum?
Hieracium aequilibratum
What is the common name of Hieracium aequilibratum?
Balanced Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium aequilibratum?
Open woods, grasslands, and disturbed sites
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,