Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Herb. Hierac. Scandinav. Cent. V. 75 (1893); Johansson in Ar
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039801
Common Names
- Hieracium daedalocephalum
- Daedalus Hawkweed
- Daedalus' Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium daedalocephalum (also called Daedalus Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and grows in sunny, dry areas. It is often found in grasslands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium daedalocephalum is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used as a flavoring agent in Mexican cuisine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium daedalocephalum has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium daedalocephalum is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry, rocky soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Hieracium daedalocephalum
Hieracium daedalocephalum can be found in the mountains of Europe, primarily in the countries of Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, and Switzerland.
Hieracium daedalocephalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium daedalocephalum?
Hieracium daedalocephalum
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium daedalocephalum?
Mountain slopes and grasslands
What is the flowering period of Hieracium daedalocephalum?
June to August
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,