Status:
valid
Authors:
Johanss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Jamtl. Hierac. 7. 1914 ; Johansson in Arkiv Bot. Stockh. xxi. A. No. 15, 14 (1928).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138538
Common Names
- Cat-leaf Hawkweed
- Cat-leaf Hawkbit
- Cat-leaf Mouse-ear
Description
Hieracium catillifolium (also called cat's-ear hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to Europe, and it is found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium catillifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium catillifolium is a yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium catillifolium is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hieracium catillifolium
Hieracium catillifolium is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Hieracium catillifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium catillifolium?
Hieracium catillifolium
What is the common name of Hieracium catillifolium?
Catillifolium Hawkweed
What is the habitat of Hieracium catillifolium?
Grasslands, 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,