Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Hanb.) Roffey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
London Cat. Brit. Pl. ed. 11, 28, n.° 1138 (1925);
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125183
Common Names
- Cravoniense Hawkweed
- Cravoniense Hieracium
- Cravoniense Mouse-ear Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium caesium cravoniense (F.Hanb.) Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium duriceps cravoniense F.Hanb. [unknown]
Description
Hieracium cravoniense (also called Cravon's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium cravoniense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium cravoniense is a yellow daisy-like head with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium cravoniense is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location.
Where to Find Hieracium cravoniense
Hieracium cravoniense is found in the alpine regions of the Alps, Carpathians, and the Pyrenees.
Hieracium cravoniense FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Hieracium cravoniense?
Hieracium cravoniense prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
How can I propagate Hieracium cravoniense?
Hieracium cravoniense can be propagated from seed or by division of the clumps.
What are the common pests and diseases of Hieracium cravoniense?
Hieracium cravoniense is generally pest and disease free, but can be susceptible to powdery mildew and root rot.
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,