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
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.
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,