Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caesioides
ID:
79623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arv.-Touv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Arv.-Touv., Monogr. Pilosella & Hieracium, Suppl. 1876. 15 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078952



Common Names

  • Blue Hawkweed
  • Caesioides Hawkweed
  • Blue-Flowered Hawkweed


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Description

Hieracium caesioides (also called blue hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States. It grows in sandy soils and is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium caesioides is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, reduce inflammation, and improve skin health. It is also used as a natural dye and as a food flavoring.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium caesioides sub. rionii (Gremli) Zahn
Hieracium caesioides sub. caesioides
Hieracium caesioides sub. supraglaucum (C.Bicknell & Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium caesioides sub. bordigherae (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium caesioides sub. prasinops (Touton & Zahn) Zahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium caesioides is yellow, with several flower heads per stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium caesioides can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks.

Where to Find Hieracium caesioides

Hieracium caesioides is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woods and prairies.

Hieracium caesioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium caesioides?

Hieracium caesioides

What is the common name of Hieracium caesioides?

Blue hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium caesioides?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in Europe

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-35541: Based on the initial data import
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.