Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocephalum
ID:
79038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Huter, Pl. Tirolia. 1878. [in sched. autogr.] sine No 1878

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078367



Common Names

  • Large-Headed Hawkweed
  • Large-Headed Mouse-Ear
  • Greater Hawkweed


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Description

Hieracium macrocephalum (also called Large-headed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower head. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium macrocephalum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium macrocephalum has yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium macrocephalum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It is propagated through division of the rootstock in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Hieracium macrocephalum

Hieracium macrocephalum can be found in the alpine meadows of the European Alps.

Hieracium macrocephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium macrocephalum?

Hieracium macrocephalum

What is the common name of Hieracium macrocephalum?

Big-headed Hawkweed

What is the habitat of Hieracium macrocephalum?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as grasslands and open woodlands.

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

Rupert Huter (1834-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:219705-1: Based on the initial data import