Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silsinum
ID:
58073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nägeli & Peter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Hierac. Mitt.-Eur. 2: 227 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057402

Common Names

  • Hieracium silsinum
  • Silsinum Hieracium
  • Silsinum Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium silsinum (also called Silesian Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe. It grows to a height of about 30 cm and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium silsinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium silsinum sub. silsinum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium silsinum is yellow with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium silsinum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Hieracium silsinum

Hieracium silsinum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains and in the mountains of Central Asia.

Hieracium silsinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium silsinum?

Hieracium silsinum

What is the family of Hieracium silsinum?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Hieracium silsinum?

Grasslands and open 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

Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Carl Nägeli (1817-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nägeli' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:222990-1: Based on the initial data import