Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
molybdinoides
ID:
11263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 17(2): 10 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010592



Common Names

  • Hieracium molybdinoides
  • Molybdinoides Hawkweed
  • Molybdinoides Hieracium


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Description

Hieracium molybdinoides (also called Lead-colored Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and it is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium molybdinoides is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, as well as to reduce inflammation. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium molybdinoides is yellow, with a single central disc. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium molybdinoides is a perennial species that is easily propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location. The plants may need to be staked or supported to prevent them from falling over. The plants can also be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Hieracium molybdinoides

Hieracium molybdinoides can be found in the Alps and Carpathian Mountains of Europe.

Hieracium molybdinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium molybdinoides?

Hieracium molybdinoides

What is the common name of Hieracium molybdinoides?

Lead-colored hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium molybdinoides?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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,