Status:
valid
Authors:
Norrl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Lyhk. Kasvioppi Kasvio 5: 690. 1906
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021775
Common Names
- Cajander's Hawkweed
- Hieracium cajanderi
- Cajander's
Synonyms
- Hieracium murorum cajanderi (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
Description
Hieracium cajanderi (also called Cajander's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the mountains of northern Europe and can be found in alpine and subalpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium cajanderi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used to treat respiratory problems, such as coughs and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium cajanderi has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and have light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium cajanderi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Hieracium cajanderi
Hieracium cajanderi is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It can be found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Hieracium cajanderi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium cajanderi?
Hieracium cajanderi
What is the common name of Hieracium cajanderi?
Cajander's Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium cajanderi?
It is found in alpine meadows, tundra, and rocky slopes.
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,