Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cephalochnoum
ID:
20868

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ósk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Vísindafj. Íslend. xxxiv. 10 (1961).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020197



Common Names

  • Hieracium
  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush


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Description

Hieracium cephalochnoum (also called Cephalochum Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in rocky habitats, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium cephalochnoum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium cephalochnoum is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium cephalochnoum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best planted in spring or fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or fall and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hieracium cephalochnoum

Hieracium cephalochnoum is native to Europe and is found in Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine. It is a common plant in grasslands and open areas.

Hieracium cephalochnoum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium cephalochnoum?

Hieracium cephalochnoum

What is the common name of Hieracium cephalochnoum?

Head-Leaf Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium cephalochnoum?

It is native to Europe and North America

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