Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obscuricapitatum
ID:
1326932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schuhw.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Ber. Bayer. Bot. Ges. 83: 198 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339386





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Description

Hieracium obscuricapitatum (also called Obscure-headed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe. It has an erect habit and can reach up to 0.5 meters in height. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is commonly found in temperate forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium obscuricapitatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium obscuricapitatum sub. basicuneatifolium (Dalla Torre & Sarnth.) Schuhw.
Hieracium obscuricapitatum sub. obscuricapitatum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium obscuricapitatum has small, yellow flowers with a white lip and a long spur. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium obscuricapitatum is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. Propagation can be done through division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept moist and warm.

Where to Find Hieracium obscuricapitatum

Hieracium obscuricapitatum can be found in the mountainous regions of Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Hieracium obscuricapitatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium obscuricapitatum?

Hieracium obscuricapitatum

What is the common name of Hieracium obscuricapitatum?

Dark-headed Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium obscuricapitatum?

Open woodlands and grasslands

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

Franz Schuhwerk (1948-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuhw.' in the authors string.