Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orthopodum
ID:
27932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 2(4): 117 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027261



Common Names

  • Orthopodum Hieracium
  • Hieracium Orthopodum
  • Hieracium


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium atratum orthopodum (Dahlst.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium orthopodum (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a long, slender stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium orthopodum is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium orthopodum has small yellow flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves that are oblong and pointed at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium orthopodum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring, in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to keep them healthy and vigorous. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Hieracium orthopodum

Hieracium orthopodum can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Hieracium orthopodum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium orthopodum?

Hieracium orthopodum

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium orthopodum?

Hieracium orthopodum is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the characteristics of Hieracium orthopodum?

Hieracium orthopodum is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.

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,

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