Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
metallicorum
ID:
72293

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gottschl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Linzer Biol. Beitr. 38(2): 1053 (1056; fig. 5) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071622



Common Names

  • Hieracium metallicorum
  • Metallic Hawkweed
  • Silver Hawkweed


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Description

Hieracium metallicorum (also called 'Metallic Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a silvery-green foliage and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium metallicorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are sometimes used as a salad green.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium metallicorum has yellow flowers that are arranged in a corymb. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are hairy and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium metallicorum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root clumps in the spring.

Where to Find Hieracium metallicorum

Hieracium metallicorum can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Hieracium metallicorum FAQ

What is the common name of Hieracium metallicorum?

Metallic Hawkweed

What type of soil does Hieracium metallicorum prefer?

Well-drained soil

What type of climate does Hieracium metallicorum prefer?

Cool, moist climates

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-28388: Based on the initial data import
Günter Gottschlich (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottschl.' in the authors string.