Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Herb. Hierac. Scandinav. Cent. II. 95 (1892); Johansson, in
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068256
Common Names
- Concrete Hawkweed
- Hieracium Concretum
- Concrete Hawk-weed
Description
Hieracium concretum (also called Concrete Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 0.5 m in height. Its leaves are lanceolate with entire margins, and its flowers are yellow and arranged in a corymb. It grows in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium concretum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium concretum is a yellow, daisy-like bloom with many petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium concretum is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm (12 in) in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or division.
Where to Find Hieracium concretum
Hieracium concretum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Hieracium concretum FAQ
What type of plant is Hieracium concretum?
Hieracium concretum is a perennial herb.
Where is Hieracium concretum native to?
Hieracium concretum is native to Europe.
What type of soil does Hieracium concretum prefer?
Hieracium concretum prefers moist, well-draining soil.
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,