Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hieracioides
ID:
69996

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 21: 26 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069325



Common Names

  • Oritrophium Hieracioides
  • Hieracium Oritrophium
  • Hieracioides Oritrophium


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Description

Oritrophium hieracioides (also called Hieracium-like Oritrophium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a stem up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in meadows and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Oritrophium hieracioides is a plant native to the Himalayas and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oritrophium hieracioides has small yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are hairy, with opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oritrophium hieracioides is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Oritrophium hieracioides

Oritrophium hieracioides can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Oritrophium hieracioides FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Oritrophium hieracioides?

Oritrophium hieracioides requires full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the typical size of Oritrophium hieracioides?

Oritrophium hieracioides typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What is the bloom time of Oritrophium hieracioides?

Oritrophium hieracioides blooms in late spring to early summer.

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

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:176317-2: Based on the initial data import