Status:
valid
Authors:
(Norrl.) Brenner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
125 1892
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063614
Common Names
- Hieracium proximum
- Proximum Hieracium
- Proximum Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium proximum (also called 'Near Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium proximum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium proximum is yellow with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium proximum is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hieracium proximum
Hieracium proximum is native to the Mediterranean ecoregion of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It can be found in the wild in the countries of France, Spain, Italy, and Morocco.
Hieracium proximum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium proximum?
Hieracium proximum
What is the common name of Hieracium proximum?
Proximate Hawkweed
What type of habitat does Hieracium proximum prefer?
Hieracium proximum prefers grassy and rocky meadows, alpine pastures, and open woods.
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,