Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cryptocaesium
ID:
77138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gottschl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bot. Rundbr. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 38: 56 (-57, 59-60; figs.) (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076467



Common Names

  • Cryptic Hawkweed
  • Cryptic Mouse-ear
  • Cryptic Hawk's-beard


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Description

Hieracium cryptocaesium (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other areas with disturbed soil.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium cryptocaesium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium cryptocaesium is yellow, with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium cryptocaesium is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hieracium cryptocaesium

Hieracium cryptocaesium is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Hieracium cryptocaesium FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Hieracium cryptocaesium

What type of plant is this?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of this plant?

Grasslands, meadows, and open 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-33120: Based on the initial data import
Günter Gottschlich (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottschl.' in the authors string.