Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcaricola
ID:
10071

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Hanb.) Roffey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
London Cat. Brit. Pl. ed. 11, 29, n.° 1219 (1925);

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009400



Common Names

  • Hawkweed Calcaricola
  • Hawkweed Starwort
  • Hawkweed Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium laevigatum calcaricola (F.Hanb.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium rigidum calcaricola F.Hanb. [unknown]

Description

Hieracium calcaricola (also called spurless hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and rocky slopes. It has small, yellow flowers and spoon-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium calcaricola is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium calcaricola is a yellow daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium calcaricola is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Hieracium calcaricola

Hieracium calcaricola is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Hieracium calcaricola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium calcaricola?

Hieracium calcaricola

What type of plant is Hieracium calcaricola?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Hieracium calcaricola found?

Central and South America

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-109107: Based on the initial data import
John Roffey (1860-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roffey' in the authors string.
Frederick Janson Hanbury (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Hanb.' in the authors string.