Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montcaunicum
ID:
42024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pau ex Mateo

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 34: 43 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041353



Common Names

  • Montcaun's Hawkweed
  • Montcaun Hawkweed
  • Montcaun's Mouse-ear


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Description

Hieracium montcaunicum (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a woody stem and spoon-shaped leaves. It typically grows in alpine grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium montcaunicum is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium montcaunicum is a yellowish-white, star-shaped flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium montcaunicum is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment, and divisions should be taken from the root clumps and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hieracium montcaunicum

Hieracium montcaunicum is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in the UK, France, Germany, and other parts of Europe.

Hieracium montcaunicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium montcaunicum?

Hieracium montcaunicum

What is the common name of Hieracium montcaunicum?

Montcaunier Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium montcaunicum?

It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands in the Pyrenees and Alps

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-139991: Based on the initial data import
Gonzalo Mateo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mateo' in the authors string.
Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.