Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gripharium
ID:
38658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Johanss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. xxviii. n.° 7, 34 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037987



Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Gryphon's Foot
  • Devil's Paintbrush


Searching for Hieracium gripharium? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Hieracium gripharium (also called 'Griph's Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and grows in sunny meadows and grassy slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with stems up to 40 cm tall. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a wavy margin and a white-felted underside. The flowers are yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of about 2 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium gripharium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium gripharium is a yellow-green color, and is tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, and is brown in color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a yellow-green stem and small, light green leaves.

Searching for Hieracium gripharium? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium gripharium is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It grows to a height of up to 30 cm and prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a light, sandy soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Hieracium gripharium

Hieracium gripharium can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and east to Colorado.

Hieracium gripharium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium gripharium?

Hieracium gripharium

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium gripharium?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

What are the common names of Hieracium gripharium?

Gryphon's hawkweed

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