Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radiodens
ID:
59717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Folin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 28A(2): 21 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059046

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush
  • King Devil

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Description

Hieracium radiodens (also called Rayed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium radiodens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium radiodens is a yellow-orange disc floret with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium radiodens is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clump or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Hieracium radiodens

Hieracium radiodens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Hieracium radiodens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium radiodens?

Hieracium radiodens

What type of plant is Hieracium radiodens?

Hieracium radiodens is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium radiodens?

Hieracium radiodens is native to Europe

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,

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