Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chloropsis
ID:
29039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gren. & Godr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Fl. France 2: 368 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028368

Common Names

  • Chloropsis Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed Chloropsis
  • Yellow Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium chloropsis chloropsiforme (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium chloropsis (also called Hieracium chlorophaeum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has long, toothed leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun, and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium chloropsis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium chloropsis sub. erioleion (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium chloropsis sub. scutifolium (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium chloropsis sub. gnaphalodes (Nägeli & Peter) Greuter
Hieracium chloropsis sub. serresianum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium chloropsis sub. chloropsis
Hieracium chloropsis sub. gerardii (Legrand) Zahn
Hieracium chloropsis sub. apuanorum Gottschl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium chloropsis has yellow flowers with a central tuft of white bristles, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium chloropsis is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Hieracium chloropsis

Hieracium chloropsis is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Veracruz.

Hieracium chloropsis FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Hieracium chloropsis?

Hieracium chloropsis prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types.

What is the growth rate of Hieracium chloropsis?

Hieracium chloropsis is a slow-growing plant, with a growth rate of up to 1 inch per year.

What is the lifespan of Hieracium chloropsis?

Hieracium chloropsis is a long-lived perennial, with a lifespan of up to 10 years.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-127420: Based on the initial data import
Dominique Alexandre Godron (1807-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Godr.' in the authors string.
Jean Charles Marie Grenier (1808-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gren.' in the authors string.