Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praecipuum
ID:
85700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst. ex Norrl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Lyhk. Kasvioppi Kasvio 5: 709. 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085029

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush
  • King Devil

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Description

Hieracium praecipuum (also called Precious Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a yellow flower head. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium praecipuum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, small, clustered in heads. Seed: Small, black, shiny, and smooth. Seedlings: Covered with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium praecipuum is a perennial plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and moderate watering.

Where to Find Hieracium praecipuum

Hieracium praecipuum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Hieracium praecipuum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium praecipuum?

Hieracium praecipuum

What is the family of Hieracium praecipuum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hieracium praecipuum?

Precipitous 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-41449: Based on the initial data import
Johan Petter Norrlin (1842-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norrl.' in the authors string.
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.