Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterogynum
ID:
103710

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Froel.) Gutermann

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 122(4): 262. 1974 [1973 publ. 20 Mar 1974]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000103039

Common Names

  • Heterogynous Hawkweed
  • Hieracium Heterogynum
  • Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium heterogynum (also called Variable Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium heterogynum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium heterogynum sub. substupposum (Rohlena & Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium heterogynum sub. crepidifolium (Nägeli & Peter) Greuter
Hieracium heterogynum sub. pachychaetium (Nägeli & Peter) Greuter
Hieracium heterogynum sub. heterogynum
Hieracium heterogynum sub. eriopodum (Nägeli & Peter) Greuter
Hieracium heterogynum sub. nivisquamum (Degen & Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium heterogynum sub. ueskuebiense (Zahn) Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium heterogynum is a yellow-orange disc-shaped flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium heterogynum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Hieracium heterogynum

Hieracium heterogynum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Hieracium heterogynum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium heterogynum?

Hieracium heterogynum

What is the common name of Hieracium heterogynum?

Hairy Hawkweed

What is the habitat of Hieracium heterogynum?

Dry meadows, pastures, and roadsides

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

Josef Aloys Frölich (1766-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Froel.' in the authors string.
Walter Gutermann (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gutermann' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:218345-1: Based on the initial data import