Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scoticum
ID:
118390

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Hanb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 26: 206 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117719

Common Names

  • Hieracium scoticum
  • Scoticum Hieracium
  • Scoticum Hieracium L.

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Description

Hieracium scoticum (also called 'Scottish Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to Scotland and grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium scoticum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in the production of herbal medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium scoticum is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 2 mm. The seedlings of Hieracium scoticum are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium scoticum is a perennial herb native to Scotland. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hieracium scoticum

Hieracium scoticum can be found in Scotland and Ireland.

Hieracium scoticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium scoticum?

Hieracium scoticum

What is the common name of Hieracium scoticum?

Scottish Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium scoticum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,