Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cacuminum
ID:
11316

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ley

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 47: 51 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010645



Common Names

  • Cacuminum Hawkweed
  • Cacuminum Hieracium
  • Cacuminum Hawkbit


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium diaphanum cacuminum Ley [unknown]

Description

Hieracium cacuminum (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open forests. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium cacuminum is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small, yellow flowers and is often used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used for erosion control and to help prevent soil loss.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium cacuminum is yellow, with a single head of ray florets and a yellow center of disc florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium cacuminum is a perennial plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Hieracium cacuminum

Hieracium cacuminum is native to Europe and North America and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Hieracium cacuminum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium cacuminum?

Hieracium cacuminum

What is the common name of Hieracium cacuminum?

Grey hawkweed

What is the habitat of Hieracium cacuminum?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woods

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-11031: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Ley (1842-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ley' in the authors string.