Status:
valid
Authors:
Oborny & Zahn
Source:
gcc
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
in Oborny, Hierac. Mahr. 209. 1905 ; cf. Zahn in Engl. Pflanzenreich,Compos.-Hierac. 995 (1922).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000108486
Common Names
- Hawkweed
- Devil's Paintbrush
- Mouse-ear Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium chamaeadenium chamaeadenium [unknown]
Description
Hieracium chamaeadenium (also called Dwarf Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and narrow, green leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium chamaeadenium is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin problems. It is also used as a natural dye and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium chamaeadenium is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium chamaeadenium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a year. Prune in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.
Where to Find Hieracium chamaeadenium
Hieracium chamaeadenium is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It is also found in the Alps and the Carpathian Mountains.
Hieracium chamaeadenium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium chamaeadenium?
Hieracium chamaeadenium
What is the common name of Hieracium chamaeadenium?
Chamaeadenium Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium chamaeadenium?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
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,