Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
periplecum
ID:
32702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 41: 355 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032031

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush
  • King Devil

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Description

Hieracium periplecum (also called Periple's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the western United States and grows in dry, open areas such as meadows and sagebrush flats. It has yellow flowers and grows up to 30 cm tall.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium periplecum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium periplecum is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, ovoid, and has a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium periplecum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Hieracium periplecum

Hieracium periplecum can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.

Hieracium periplecum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium periplecum?

Hieracium periplecum

What is the common name of Hieracium periplecum?

Peripleum Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium periplecum?

Open, rocky slopes and grassy areas

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-130975: Based on the initial data import
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.
Gaston Gautier (1841-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaut.' in the authors string.