Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cacuminatum
ID:
22372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. xxvi. n.° 3, 151 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021701



Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Climbing Hawkweed


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Description

Hieracium cacuminatum (also called Mountain Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as meadows, grasslands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium cacuminatum is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also known to be beneficial for treating skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium cacuminatum has yellow flowers with a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium cacuminatum can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and mulched in winter.

Where to Find Hieracium cacuminatum

Hieracium cacuminatum is found in the Alps and the Carpathian Mountains.

Hieracium cacuminatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium cacuminatum?

Hieracium cacuminatum

What is the common name of Hieracium cacuminatum?

Mountain Hawkweed

What type of plant is Hieracium cacuminatum?

A perennial herb

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,