Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caesitium
ID:
133492

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Norrl.) Brenner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 18: 122 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132821

Common Names

  • Hieracium caesitium
  • Blue Hawkweed
  • Gray Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium christianiense Dahlst. ex Stenstr. [unknown]
  • Hieracium bifidum christianiense Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium prolixum caesitium Norrl. [unknown]

Description

Hieracium caesitium (also called 'Blue Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flower heads. It is found in moist, open areas, such as grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium caesitium is a wildflower that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium caesitium has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium caesitium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming.

Where to Find Hieracium caesitium

Hieracium caesitium is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Hieracium caesitium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium caesitium?

Hieracium caesitium

What is the family of Hieracium caesitium?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hieracium caesitium?

Cesium 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-93652: Based on the initial data import
Johan Petter Norrlin (1842-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norrl.' in the authors string.
Mårten Magnus Wilhelm Brenner (1843-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenner' in the authors string.