Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
araeocladum
ID:
61106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hyl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. vii. n.° 1, 211 (1943).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060435



Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush
  • Hare's-foot


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Description

Hieracium araeocladum (also called 'Araeocladum Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Europe and the Carpathian Mountains. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The stem is topped with a single flower head. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium araeocladum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium araeocladum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and look like a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium araeocladum is a perennial plant that is native to the mountains of Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but the seeds must be stratified before planting.

Where to Find Hieracium araeocladum

Hieracium araeocladum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Hieracium araeocladum FAQ

What are the characteristics of Hieracium araeocladum?

Hieracium araeocladum is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 2 cm. The leaves are lanceolate and have a toothed margin.

What is the habitat of Hieracium araeocladum?

Hieracium araeocladum is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in the Mediterranean region.

What is the importance of Hieracium araeocladum?

Hieracium araeocladum is an important source of food for pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and is also used in traditional medicine.

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,