Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eumeces
ID:
135658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Johanss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. xxviii. n.° 7, 17 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134987

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Yellow Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium eumeces (also called Eumeces Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and grows in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium eumeces is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a medicinal plant and is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium eumeces is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium eumeces is a perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hieracium eumeces

Hieracium eumeces can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

Hieracium eumeces FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium eumeces?

Hieracium eumeces

What is the common name of Hieracium eumeces?

Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium eumeces?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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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