Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anthracinum
ID:
89966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst. ex Johanss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 9(1): 86 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089295



Common Names

  • Anthracinum Hawkweed
  • Anthracinum Hieracium
  • Anthracinum Mouse Ear


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Description

Hieracium anthracinum (also called Anthracite Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky soils, often in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium anthracinum is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties, and is used to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium anthracinum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium anthracinum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Hieracium anthracinum

Hieracium anthracinum can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides in Europe and western Asia.

Hieracium anthracinum FAQ

What are the common names of Hieracium anthracinum?

Common names of Hieracium anthracinum include black-spotted hawkweed and black-spotted mouse-ear hawkweed.

What is the growth habit of Hieracium anthracinum?

Hieracium anthracinum is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 2 feet tall and wide.

What is the native range of Hieracium anthracinum?

Hieracium anthracinum is native to Europe and North Africa.

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.
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214854-1: Based on the initial data import