Status:
valid
Authors:
Fries ex Nyman
Source:
gcc
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Eur. 2: 444. 1879 [Oct 1879]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018331
Common Names
- Subcaesium Hawkweed
- Hieracium subcaesium
- Subcaesium Mouse-ear Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium subcaesium subcaesium [unknown]
Description
Hieracium subcaesium (also called Subcaesium Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium subcaesium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium subcaesium is a yellow-green color and has a daisy-like structure. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium subcaesium is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape and to promote flowering.
Where to Find Hieracium subcaesium
Hieracium subcaesium can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, and Italy.
Hieracium subcaesium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium subcaesium?
Hieracium subcaesium
What is the common name of Hieracium subcaesium?
Subcaesium Hawkweed
What is the family of Hieracium subcaesium?
Asteraceae
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,