Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orthocolon
ID:
40757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Johanss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. xxv. n.° 7. 40 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040086



Common Names

  • Orthocolon Hawkweed
  • Hieracium orthocolon
  • Hawkweed


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Description

Hieracium orthocolon (also called hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in open areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium orthocolon has been used as a source of firewood and forage for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium orthocolon has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium orthocolon is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn from non-flowering shoots. The cuttings should be rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Hieracium orthocolon

Hieracium orthocolon can be found in Europe, including the British Isles, Scandinavia, and the Mediterranean region.

Hieracium orthocolon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium orthocolon?

Hieracium orthocolon

What is the common name of Hieracium orthocolon?

Hawkweed

What is the family of Hieracium orthocolon?

Asteraceae

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