Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
metaliceps
ID:
66106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Johanss. ex Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. xxvi. n.° 3, 120 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065435

Common Names

  • Metaliceps
  • Hieracium
  • Alpine Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium metaliceps (also called 'Metal-headed Hawkweed', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Alps. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in rocky areas, grasslands and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium metaliceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium metaliceps is a small, yellow-white flower. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium metaliceps is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in Peru. It is a low-growing plant that grows to a height of about 10 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Division of the rhizomes can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hieracium metaliceps

Hieracium metaliceps is native to Europe and can be found in dry meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Hieracium metaliceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium metaliceps?

Hieracium metaliceps

What is the family of Hieracium metaliceps?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hieracium metaliceps?

Metallic-headed Hawkweed

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

Karl Johansson (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Johanss.' in the authors string.
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:220014-1: Based on the initial data import