Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cirritum
ID:
107976

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arv.-Touv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Pilosella & Hieracium : 27 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000107305

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's-paintbrush
  • King Devil

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Description

Hieracium cirritum (also called hairy hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium cirritum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium cirritum sub. elisum (Arv.-Touv.) Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium cirritum sub. hypochaerideum (Arv.-Touv.) Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium cirritum sub. rhenifontis (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium cirritum sub. tenellum (Huter & Ausserd.) Dalla Torre & Sarnth.
Hieracium cirritum sub. hypochoeridiforme (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium cirritum sub. permirum (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium cirritum sub. pravum Zahn
Hieracium cirritum sub. amphiglaucum Zahn
Hieracium cirritum sub. cirritum
Hieracium cirritum sub. brentanum (Dalla Torre & Sarnth.) Zahn
Hieracium cirritum sub. pseudocirritum (Favre) Zahn
Hieracium cirritum sub. trichopsis Zahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium cirritum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium cirritum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart.

Where to Find Hieracium cirritum

Hieracium cirritum can be found in dry, rocky slopes and meadows in Europe and Asia.

Hieracium cirritum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium cirritum?

Hieracium cirritum

What is the common name of Hieracium cirritum?

Hairy hawkweed

Where is Hieracium cirritum native to?

North America and 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-6564: Based on the initial data import
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.