Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycephalum
ID:
77666

Status:
valid

Authors:
Velen.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 33: 390 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076995



Common Names

  • Many-headed Hawkweed
  • Mouse-eared Hawkweed
  • Common Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium atratum polycephalum (Velen.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium polycephalum (also called 'Many-headed Hawkweed' and 'Many-headed Hawk's-beard', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long stem with a small, yellow flower head. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium polycephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium polycephalum is a yellow-green inflorescence, with the seed being a small, black achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium polycephalum is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Hieracium polycephalum

Hieracium polycephalum is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky habitats.

Hieracium polycephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium polycephalum?

Hieracium polycephalum

What is the common name of Hieracium polycephalum?

Many-headed Hawkweed

Where is Hieracium polycephalum found?

Hieracium polycephalum is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia

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-33633: Based on the initial data import
Josef Velenovský (1858-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Velen.' in the authors string.