Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
solum
ID:
78073

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sell & C.West

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 6: 89 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077402

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush
  • King Devil

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Description

Hieracium solum (also called Smooth Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium solum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium solum has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. The seeds are small, round, and black, and are distributed by the wind. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves with a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium solum is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in early spring.

Where to Find Hieracium solum

Hieracium solum is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Hieracium solum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium solum?

Hieracium solum

What is the family of Hieracium solum?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Hieracium solum?

Grasslands, shrublands, and disturbed 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-34031: Based on the initial data import
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.
Cyril West (1887-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.West' in the authors string.