Status:
valid
Authors:
Üksip
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 19: 498 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064045
Common Names
- Wolczank Hawkweed
- Wolczank Mouse-ear
- Wolczank King-devil
Description
Hieracium wolczankense (also called 'Wolczanka Hawkweed' and 'Wolczanka Hawk's-beard', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Carpathians and Balkans. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium wolczankense is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, native to the Carpathian Mountains. It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, yellow flowers. It is often used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, or as an accent plant in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium wolczankense is yellow and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium wolczankense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Hieracium wolczankense
Hieracium wolczankense can be found in the Carpathian Mountains of Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
Hieracium wolczankense FAQ
What are the ideal growing conditions for Hieracium wolczankense?
Hieracium wolczankense prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be protected from strong winds and direct sunlight.
What type of fertilizer should I use for Hieracium wolczankense?
Hieracium wolczankense should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season. Avoid fertilizers with high nitrogen content.
How often should I water Hieracium wolczankense?
Hieracium wolczankense should be watered regularly, but not overly so. Water when the top inch of soil is dry, and avoid overwatering.
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,