Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amphicentrum
ID:
91786

Status:
valid

Authors:
Johanss. & Sam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1924, 142.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091115



Common Names

  • Hieracium amphicentrum
  • Amphicentrum Hawkweed
  • Amphicentrum Hawk-weed


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Description

Hieracium amphicentrum (also called Two-headed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the mountains of Europe. It has large, hairy leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium amphicentrum is used as an herbal remedy for digestive issues, such as indigestion and constipation. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, and is used to treat coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium amphicentrum is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are short and thin with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium amphicentrum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the plants to flower.

Where to Find Hieracium amphicentrum

Hieracium amphicentrum can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Hieracium amphicentrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium amphicentrum?

Hieracium amphicentrum

What is the common name of Hieracium amphicentrum?

Two-Toothed Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium amphicentrum?

Hieracium amphicentrum is found in alpine and subalpine meadows, rocky slopes, and open forests

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

Karl Johansson (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Johanss.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Samuelsson (1885-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214700-1: Based on the initial data import