Status:
valid
Authors:
Arv.-Touv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 41: 329 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027289
Common Names
- Hieracium cryptadenum
- Cryptic Hawkweed
- Cryptic Hawk-weed
Description
Hieracium cryptadenum (also called Cryptic Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long, narrow, and toothed leaflets. The flower heads are yellow and have a single row of ray florets.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium cryptadenum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as an herbal remedy for digestive issues, colds, and skin irritations.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium cryptadenum sub. cryptadenum
Hieracium cryptadenum sub. friburgense (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium cryptadenum sub. glandulinervum Zahn
Hieracium cryptadenum sub. calopogon Touton & Zahn
Hieracium cryptadenum sub. megalodon (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium cryptadenum is yellow and has a diameter of 3-4 mm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are hairy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium cryptadenum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.
Where to Find Hieracium cryptadenum
Hieracium cryptadenum can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Hieracium cryptadenum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium cryptadenum?
Hieracium cryptadenum
What is the common name of Hieracium cryptadenum?
Cryptic Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium cryptadenum?
It is found in dry grasslands, scrub and rocky areas.
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,