Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocentrum
ID:
71452

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Johanss.) Johanss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Johanss., in Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. 28(3, 7). 1902. 97 1902

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070781



Common Names

  • Hieracium
  • Hawkweed
  • Large-Headed Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium levicaule macrocentrum (Johanss.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium macrocentrum (also called Large-headed hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and small, ovate leaves. It grows in a variety of habitats, including alpine and subalpine areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium macrocentrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium macrocentrum is a small, yellow-white composite flower head, with a few yellow ray florets and many yellow disc florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedling is a small rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium macrocentrum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall and water regularly until established. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Hieracium macrocentrum

Hieracium macrocentrum can be found in California, USA, in the chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats.

Hieracium macrocentrum FAQ

What is the growth rate of Hieracium macrocentrum?

Hieracium macrocentrum is a slow-growing plant.

What is the ideal temperature for Hieracium macrocentrum?

The ideal temperature for Hieracium macrocentrum is between 10-15°C.

What is the ideal soil for Hieracium macrocentrum?

The ideal soil for Hieracium macrocentrum is well-drained, sandy soil.

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-27581: Based on the initial data import
Karl Johansson (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Johanss.' in the authors string.