Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cretatum
ID:
18528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 3(10): 49 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017857

Common Names

  • Cretan Hawkweed
  • Cretan Hawk's-beard
  • Cretan Mouse-ear

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Description

Hieracium cretatum (also called 'Cretan Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium cretatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium cretatum is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedling has a basal rosette of leaves with a short taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium cretatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Hieracium cretatum

Hieracium cretatum is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Hieracium cretatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium cretatum?

Hieracium cretatum

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium cretatum?

It is found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.

What are the uses of Hieracium cretatum?

It is used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments, such as fever, cough, and colds.

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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