Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caucasiense
ID:
25030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arv.-Touv. ex Lipsky

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Trudy Tiflissk. Bot. Sada 4: 375 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024359

Common Names

  • Hieracium Caucasiense
  • Caucasian Hawkweed
  • Caucasian Mouse-ear

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium muricellum caucasiense (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium biebersteinii pulchrisetum Litv. & Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium caucasiense (also called Caucasian hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium caucasiense has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium caucasiense sub. biebersteinii (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium caucasiense sub. acutangulum (Koslovsky & Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium caucasiense sub. hypopogon (Litv. & Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium caucasiense sub. caucasiense
Hieracium caucasiense sub. macrogonum (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium caucasiense sub. gandogeri (Zahn) Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium caucasiense has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed capsules. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium caucasiense is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps and replant in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hieracium caucasiense

Hieracium caucasiense can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Eastern Europe.

Hieracium caucasiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium caucasiense?

Hieracium caucasiense

What is the common name of Hieracium caucasiense?

Caucasian hawkweed

Where is Hieracium caucasiense native to?

It is native to the southeastern United States.

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-12354: Based on the initial data import
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.
Vladimir Ippolitovich Lipsky (1863-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsky' in the authors string.