Status:
valid
Authors:
Hyl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. vii. n.° 1, 266 (1943).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084730
Common Names
- Hieracium spodiocladum
- Spodiocladum Hawkweed
- Hairy Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium spodiocladum (also called Spodiocladum hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry and sandy soils, in open grasslands, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium spodiocladum is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and to treat skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium spodiocladum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium spodiocladum is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can also be divided in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Hieracium spodiocladum
Hieracium spodiocladum can be found in Europe, particularly in the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathian Mountains.
Hieracium spodiocladum FAQ
What are the common uses of Hieracium spodiocladum?
Hieracium spodiocladum is commonly used as an ornamental plant and as a food source.
What is the habitat of Hieracium spodiocladum?
Hieracium spodiocladum is found in dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.
What are the characteristics of Hieracium spodiocladum?
Hieracium spodiocladum is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers.
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,