Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candelabrae
ID:
8457

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Linton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Acc. Brit. Hierac. 43. 1905 [Jan 1905]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007786



Common Names

  • Hieracium Candelabrae
  • Candelabra Hawkweed
  • Candelabra Mouse-ear


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium murorum candelabrae (W.R.Linton) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium candelabrae (also called Candelabra Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers that grows in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It prefers rocky habitats and can be found in meadows, pastures, and forest clearings.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium candelabrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium candelabrae is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium candelabrae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting, space the plants 12-18 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Hieracium candelabrae

Hieracium candelabrae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, meadows, and other grassy areas.

Hieracium candelabrae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium candelabrae?

Hieracium candelabrae

What is the common name of Hieracium candelabrae?

Candelabra Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium candelabrae?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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,

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