Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rapunculoides
ID:
68743

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arv.-Touv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Pilosella & Hieracium, Suppl. 17. 1876 ; Bull. Soc. Dauph. (1880) 289.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068072



Common Names

  • Hieracium rapunculoides
  • Creeping Hawkweed
  • Creeping Mouse-Ear Hawkweed


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Description

Hieracium rapunculoides (also called Creeping Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 10-50 cm and has deeply lobed leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium rapunculoides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium rapunculoides sub. contractum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium rapunculoides sub. columnare (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium rapunculoides sub. parisianum Zahn
Hieracium rapunculoides sub. macrorhombum Zahn
Hieracium rapunculoides sub. laricicola Bernet & Zahn
Hieracium rapunculoides sub. rapunculoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium rapunculoides has yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, brown, and globose. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium rapunculoides is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Hieracium rapunculoides

Hieracium rapunculoides can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands in Europe and North America.

Hieracium rapunculoides FAQ

What type of plant is Hieracium rapunculoides?

Hieracium rapunculoides is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Hieracium rapunculoides found?

Hieracium rapunculoides is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

What are the characteristics of Hieracium rapunculoides?

Hieracium rapunculoides is a perennial herb with an erect stem, reaching heights of up to 60 cm. Its leaves are finely divided and its flowers are small and yellow.

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-24927: Based on the initial data import
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.