Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coloriscapum
ID:
96507

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rohlena & Zahn

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 6: 240 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095836



Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush
  • King Devil


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Description

Hieracium coloriscapum (also called 'Yellow-Scaped Hawkweed', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 40 cm high. It has bright yellow flowers with dark centers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium coloriscapum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium coloriscapum sub. coloriscapum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium coloriscapum is yellow and has a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are green and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium coloriscapum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces, each with a few leaves and some roots attached.

Where to Find Hieracium coloriscapum

Hieracium coloriscapum can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada.

Hieracium coloriscapum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium coloriscapum?

Hieracium coloriscapum

What is the common name of Hieracium coloriscapum?

Coloriscapum Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium coloriscapum?

Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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-52004: Based on the initial data import
Karl Hermann Zahn (1865-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahn' in the authors string.
Josef Rohlena (1874-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohlena' in the authors string.