Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanochloricephalum
ID:
10770

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pugsley

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 79: 195 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010099



Common Names

  • Hieracium melanochloricephalum
  • Black-Headed Hawkweed
  • Black-Headed Mouse-Ear


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Description

Hieracium melanochloricephalum (also called Black-Headed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, open areas such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium melanochloricephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium melanochloricephalum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium melanochloricephalum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in cooler climates and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Hieracium melanochloricephalum

Hieracium melanochloricephalum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Hieracium melanochloricephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium melanochloricephalum?

Hieracium melanochloricephalum

What type of plant is Hieracium melanochloricephalum?

Hieracium melanochloricephalum is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.

Where is Hieracium melanochloricephalum native to?

Hieracium melanochloricephalum is native to Mexico and Central America.

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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