Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
criniculosum
ID:
760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Johanss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Jamtl. Hierac. 12. 1914 ; Johansson in Arkiv Bot., Stockh. xxi. A. No. 15, 17 (1928).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000089



Common Names

  • Hieracium
  • Criniculosum
  • Criniculose Hawkweed


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Description

Hieracium criniculosum (also called Hairy Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. Its leaves are hairy and have a silvery sheen. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium criniculosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium criniculosum has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium criniculosum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Hieracium criniculosum

Hieracium criniculosum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Hieracium criniculosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium criniculosum?

Hieracium criniculosum

What is the common name of Hieracium criniculosum?

Hairy Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium criniculosum?

Open, dry, rocky hillsides and woodlands

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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