Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eremnocephalum
ID:
70457

Status:
valid

Authors:
Omang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Nyt Mag. Naturvidensk. xliv. 334 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069786



Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Mouse-eared Hawkweed
  • Field Hawkweed


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Description

Hieracium eremnocephalum (also called desert hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. It is a herbaceous perennial, with a single stem and a rounded crown, reaching a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the Canary Islands, where it is found in laurel forests and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium eremnocephalum is used as a medicinal plant. Its leaves are used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. Its flowers are used to make tea, and its roots are used to treat coughs and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium eremnocephalum is a yellow-green disc floret with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium eremnocephalum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some salt. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Hieracium eremnocephalum

Hieracium eremnocephalum can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests in Central and Southern Europe.

Hieracium eremnocephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium eremnocephalum?

Hieracium eremnocephalum

What is the family of Hieracium eremnocephalum?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium eremnocephalum?

Grasslands

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,

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