Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
philanthracinum
ID:
65230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Johanss. & Sam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Dalarn. Hierac. Silvat. 65 (1923). (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064559



Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Philanthracinum
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed


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Description

Hieracium philanthracinum (also called anthracite hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry meadows, fields, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium philanthracinum is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium philanthracinum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with many petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium philanthracinum is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Hieracium philanthracinum

Hieracium philanthracinum is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Hieracium philanthracinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium philanthracinum?

Hieracium philanthracinum

What is the common name of Hieracium philanthracinum?

Philanthracinum Hawkweed

What is the growth habit of Hieracium philanthracinum?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

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

Karl Johansson (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Johanss.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Samuelsson (1885-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:221237-1: Based on the initial data import