Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hieraciifolia
ID:
126446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 42: 60 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125775



Common Names

  • Podocoma
  • Hieracium Podocoma
  • Mountain Podocoma


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron primulifolium Juss. ex Cass. [unknown]
  • Erigeron hieraciifolius Poir. [unknown]
  • Erigeron primulifolius Juss. ex Cass. [unknown]
  • Erigeron hieracifolia Poir. [unknown]
  • Podocoma erigerifolia Steud. [unknown]
  • Podopappus pubescens Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Podocoma primulaefolia Cass. [unknown]

Description

Podocoma hieraciifolia (also called Hieracium Podocoma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to California and grows in chaparral, grasslands, and coastal sage scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Podocoma hieraciifolia is an evergreen shrub that is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping. It is drought tolerant and can be used to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Podocoma hieraciifolia is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podocoma hieraciifolia is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When grown from seed, it should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained medium. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Podocoma hieraciifolia

Podocoma hieraciifolia is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Podocoma hieraciifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podocoma hieraciifolia?

Podocoma hieraciifolia

What is the common name of Podocoma hieraciifolia?

Hawkweed Podocoma

What is the natural habitat of Podocoma hieraciifolia?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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-86839: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.