Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mendocinum
ID:
13094

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 77(1): 119 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012423

Common Names

  • Hieracium
  • Mendoza Hawkweed
  • Mendocinum Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium mendocinum (also called Mendocino Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has yellow flower heads with white bracts and small, hairy leaves. It is native to California and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium mendocinum is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium mendocinum is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium mendocinum is a perennial plant that is usually propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently to avoid overwatering.

Where to Find Hieracium mendocinum

Hieracium mendocinum can be found in Argentina and Chile.

Hieracium mendocinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium mendocinum?

Hieracium mendocinum

What is the family of Hieracium mendocinum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hieracium mendocinum?

Mendocino 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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