Status:
valid
Authors:
Almq. ex Johanss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Jamtl. Hierac. 8. 1914 ; Johansson in Arkiv Bot., Stockh. xxi. A. No. 15, 14 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137252
Common Names
- Tailed Hawkweed
- Tail Hawkweed
- Tailed Mouse-ear
Description
Hieracium caudatulum (also called long-tailed hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves with serrated margins and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium caudatulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. The leaves and flowers are edible and can be used in salads or as a garnish. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium caudatulum is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium caudatulum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be sown directly in the garden. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and should be kept moist. It can also be propagated by division.
Where to Find Hieracium caudatulum
Hieracium caudatulum can be found in Europe, including parts of France, Germany, and the UK.
Hieracium caudatulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium caudatulum?
Hieracium caudatulum
What is the common name of Hieracium caudatulum?
Tailed Hawkweed
What is the origin of Hieracium caudatulum?
Europe
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,