Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megacephalon
ID:
51835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nash

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 22(4): 152 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051164



Common Names

  • Hieracium megacephalon
  • Megacephalon Hawkweed
  • Megacephalon Hieracium


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Description

Hieracium megacephalon (also called Big-Headed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium megacephalon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in salads and as a vegetable.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium megacephalon is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium megacephalon is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is not very drought tolerant and will need regular watering during dry spells. It can be fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Hieracium megacephalon

Hieracium megacephalon is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Algeria, France, Italy, and Spain.

Hieracium megacephalon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium megacephalon?

Hieracium megacephalon

What is the common name of Hieracium megacephalon?

Large-headed Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium megacephalon?

Dry, open woods, rocky slopes, 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,

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