Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
charactophyllum
ID:
122068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Omang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Nyt Mag. Naturvidensk. xlviii. 236 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121397



Common Names

  • Character Leaf Hawkweed
  • Hieracium Charactophyllum
  • Character Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium prenanthoides charactophyllum (Omang) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium charactophyllum (also called 'Characteristic Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium charactophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium charactophyllum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium charactophyllum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hieracium charactophyllum

Hieracium charactophyllum can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

Hieracium charactophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium charactophyllum?

Hieracium charactophyllum

What is the common name of Hieracium charactophyllum?

Characteristic Hawkweed

What is the family of Hieracium charactophyllum?

Asteraceae

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