Status:
valid
Authors:
Johanss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 7(12): 29 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119123
Common Names
- Hieracium
- Corniculans
- Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium corniculans (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium corniculans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is used to make essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium corniculans is yellow and has a white center. The seed is small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium corniculans is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Hieracium corniculans
Hieracium corniculans is found in the alpine and subalpine regions of Europe.
Hieracium corniculans FAQ
What are the common uses of Hieracium corniculans?
Hieracium corniculans is commonly used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers.
What is the optimal growing environment for Hieracium corniculans?
Hieracium corniculans prefers a sunny, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought.
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium corniculans?
Hieracium corniculans is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.
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,