Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eximium
ID:
22640

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backh.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Monog. Hierac. 20. 1856 [Feb-Jul 1856]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021969

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush
  • King Devil

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium eximium eximium [unknown]
  • Hieracium eximium eximium [unknown]
  • Hieracium nigrescens eximium (Backh.f.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium eximium tenellum (Backh.f.) P.D.Sell & C.West [unknown]
  • Hieracium eximium tenellum [deprecated]

Description

Hieracium eximium (also called the excellent hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is commonly found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium eximium is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies and other pollinators. It can also be used as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Hieracium eximium flower is yellow and has a star-shaped center. Its seed is small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium eximium is a perennial that can be propagated by division. Dig up the plant in early spring or late fall and divide the clumps into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist until the plants are established. Fertilize the plants once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Hieracium eximium

Hieracium eximium is native to the mountains of Central Europe. It can be found in rocky meadows and grasslands.

Hieracium eximium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium eximium?

Hieracium eximium

What is the family of Hieracium eximium?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hieracium eximium?

Excellent Hawkweed

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-121245: Based on the initial data import
James Backhouse (1825-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backh.f.' in the authors string.