Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hieracioides
ID:
88718

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 11(50): 7 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088047



Common Names

  • Holocheilus Hieracioides
  • Hieracium Hieracioides
  • Hieracium Robustum


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Description

Holocheilus hieracioides (also called Spiny Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Holocheilus hieracioides is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Holocheilus hieracioides has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Holocheilus hieracioides is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the garden in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Holocheilus hieracioides

Holocheilus hieracioides is native to the Caucasus Mountains, Turkey, and Iran.

Holocheilus hieracioides FAQ

What is the common name of Holocheilus hieracioides?

Hieracium Holocheilus

What is the scientific name of Hieracium Holocheilus?

Holocheilus hieracioides

What are the uses of Hieracium Holocheilus?

Hieracium Holocheilus is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for livestock.

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-44392: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.