Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoppe
Source:
gcc
Year:
1815
Citation Micro:
Deutschl. Fl. Heft 39 (1815)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003771
Common Names
- Hawkweed
- Devil's Paintbrush
- King Devil
Description
Hieracium dentatum (also called Toothed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe and grows in dry, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium dentatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium dentatum sub. gaudinii (Christener) Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. aechmetes Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. turritiforme Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. pseudovillosum Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. erigerontinum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium dentatum sub. prionodes Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. marmoratum Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. trefferianum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium dentatum sub. euryphyllum Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. expallens (Fr.) Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. vaudense (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium dentatum sub. pseudoplantagineum (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium dentatum sub. maculifolium Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. oblongifolium Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. ormontense Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. subvillosum Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. subruncinatum Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. depressum Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. tricephalum Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. villosiforme Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. dentatiforme Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. basifoliatum Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. crispulifolium (Arv.-Touv.) Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. lonchites Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. callianthoides (Arv.-Touv. & Briq.) Zahn
Hieracium dentatum sub. cenisium (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium dentatum sub. decorum Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. sarmaticum Zahn
Hieracium dentatum sub. tigrinum Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. pseudoporrectum (Gremli) Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium dentatum sub. dentatifolium Nägeli & Peter
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium dentatum is a yellow, composite flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium dentatum is a perennial herb that grows in temperate regions. It is propagated by seed or division. Sow the seed in a well-drained seed-raising mix and keep moist. Divide the clumps of plants in spring or autumn and replant in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hieracium dentatum
Hieracium dentatum can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.
Hieracium dentatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium dentatum?
Hieracium dentatum
What type of plant is Hieracium dentatum?
It is a perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium dentatum?
It is found in meadows and grasslands
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,