Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
senescens
ID:
23967

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backh.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Monog. Hierac. 32. 1856 [Feb-Jul 1856]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023296

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium senescens senescens [unknown]

Description

Hieracium senescens (also called Senescent Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and grows in grassy meadows and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium senescens is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium senescens is yellow in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium senescens is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Hieracium senescens

Hieracium senescens is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.

Hieracium senescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium senescens?

Hieracium senescens

What is the common name of Hieracium senescens?

Senescent hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium senescens?

It is native to Europe and North America

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-122513: Based on the initial data import
James Backhouse (1825-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backh.f.' in the authors string.