Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caledonicum
ID:
122092

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Hanb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 27: 75 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121421

Common Names

  • Hieracium caledonicum
  • Caledonian Hawkweed
  • Caledonian Hieracium

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium caledonicum caledonicum [unknown]

Description

Hieracium caledonicum (also called Scottish Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Scotland. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It typically grows in grassy areas, meadows and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium caledonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium caledonicum is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium caledonicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall and replant in the same area. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light. The seeds will germinate in about 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Hieracium caledonicum

Hieracium caledonicum is native to Scotland and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Hieracium caledonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium caledonicum?

Hieracium caledonicum

What is the common name of Hieracium caledonicum?

Caledonian hawkweed

What is the growth habit of Hieracium caledonicum?

It is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers

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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