Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orithales
ID:
22607

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.F.Linton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 49: 355 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021936

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush
  • King Devil

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium lintonianum Druce [unknown]

Description

Hieracium orithales (also called the golden 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 orithales 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 orithales 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 orithales is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a container. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Where to Find Hieracium orithales

Hieracium orithales is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Hieracium orithales FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium orithales?

Hieracium orithales

What is the family of Hieracium orithales?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hieracium orithales?

Oriental 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