Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megabombycinum
ID:
121148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mateo

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 37: 49 (-50; fig. 1) (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120477

Common Names

  • Hieracium Daisy
  • Hieracium Star
  • Hieracium Bombycinum

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Description

Hieracium megabombycinum (also called 'Large-headed Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium megabombycinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with dry, rocky soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium megabombycinum has yellow daisy-like flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium megabombycinum can be propagated by division of clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn. Cultivation requirements include full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hieracium megabombycinum

Hieracium megabombycinum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Hieracium megabombycinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium megabombycinum?

Hieracium megabombycinum

What is the common name of Hieracium megabombycinum?

Large-flowered Hawkweed

What is the habitat of Hieracium megabombycinum?

It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-81736: Based on the initial data import
Gonzalo Mateo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mateo' in the authors string.