Status:
valid
Authors:
Schljakov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Fl. Murmansk. Obl. 5: 361, 448 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119023
Common Names
- Hieracium Demetrii
- King Devil's Paintbrush
- Demetri's Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium demetrii (also called Demetri's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It grows to a height of 30cm and has yellow flowers. It is found in alpine meadows, grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium demetrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium demetrii is yellow in colour, with a tubular shape and a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium demetrii is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot filled with moist, well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hieracium demetrii
Hieracium demetrii is a species of hawkweed found in the Caucasus region.
Hieracium demetrii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium demetrii?
Hieracium demetrii
What is the common name of Hieracium demetrii?
Demetrius' Hawkweed
Where is Hieracium demetrii native to?
Europe
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,