Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalothecum
ID:
90966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zahn

Source:
gcc

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. Compos.-Hierac. 587 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090295



Common Names

  • Great Hawkweed
  • Giant Hawkweed
  • Large Hawkweed


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Description

Hieracium megalothecum (also called Giant Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium megalothecum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium megalothecum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium megalothecum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Hieracium megalothecum

Hieracium megalothecum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Hieracium megalothecum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium megalothecum?

Hieracium megalothecum

What is the family of Hieracium megalothecum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hieracium megalothecum?

Large-headed Hawkweed

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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