Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atalum
ID:
77625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Omang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Nyt Mag. Naturvidensk. lvi. 72 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076954

Common Names

  • Hieracium atalum
  • Atalum Hieracium
  • Atalum Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium atalum (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in rocky and grassy areas, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium atalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium atalum is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium atalum is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. Germination should occur within two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, transplant them into the garden or a larger pot. Propagation can also be done by division of the root clump in spring.

Where to Find Hieracium atalum

Hieracium atalum can be found in the alpine regions of Central Europe, especially in the Alps.

Hieracium atalum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium atalum?

Hieracium atalum is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the size of Hieracium atalum?

Hieracium atalum typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What is the flowering period of Hieracium atalum?

Hieracium atalum typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

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,

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