Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanoglochin
ID:
68038

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.F.Linton) P.D.Sell

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gr. Brit. Ireland 4: 532 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067367



Common Names

  • Melanoglochin Hawkweed
  • Black-bellied Hawkweed
  • Black-bellied Mouse-ear


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium corymbosum melanoglochin E.F.Linton [unknown]

Description

Hieracium melanoglochin (also called Black-spotted hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a deep taproot and grows up to 1.5 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate and covered in white hairs. It produces yellow flower heads which are grouped in a dense, globular inflorescence. It grows in meadows, pastures and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium melanoglochin can be used as a natural dye for fabrics, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium melanoglochin has yellow daisy-like flowers with yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium melanoglochin is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings can be taken in the summer. It can tolerate some drought but will do best with regular watering.

Where to Find Hieracium melanoglochin

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

Hieracium melanoglochin FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium melanoglochin?

Hieracium melanoglochin

What is the common name of Hieracium melanoglochin?

Black-spotted Hawkweed

What type of plant is Hieracium melanoglochin?

Perennial

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-24236: Based on the initial data import
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.
Edward Francis Linton (1848-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Linton' in the authors string.