Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excubitum
ID:
18987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elfstr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 8(2): 204, 218 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018316



Common Names

  • Excubitum Hawkweed
  • Hieracium excubitum
  • Excubitum Mouse-ear Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium nigrescens excubitum (Elfstr.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium excubitum (also called Excubitum Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium excubitum is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium excubitum is a yellow-green color and has a daisy-like structure. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium excubitum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape and to promote flowering.

Where to Find Hieracium excubitum

Hieracium excubitum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, and Italy.

Hieracium excubitum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium excubitum?

Hieracium excubitum

What is the common name of Hieracium excubitum?

Excubitum Hawkweed

Where is Hieracium excubitum native to?

Hieracium excubitum is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-117711: Based on the initial data import
Marten Elfstrand (1859-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elfstr.' in the authors string.