Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holosericeum
ID:
49192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backh.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Monog. Hierac. 19. 1856 [Feb-Jul 1856]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048521



Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Orange Hawkweed
  • Orange-flowered Hawkweed


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Description

Hieracium holosericeum (also called Silky Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium holosericeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium holosericeum has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium holosericeum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-7.

Where to Find Hieracium holosericeum

Hieracium holosericeum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats. It is also found in parts of North America and Asia.

Hieracium holosericeum FAQ

What are the common names for Hieracium holosericeum?

Hieracium holosericeum is commonly known as silky hawkweed.

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium holosericeum?

Hieracium holosericeum is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

What is the growth habit of Hieracium holosericeum?

Hieracium holosericeum is an upright, clump-forming perennial that grows up to 2 feet tall.

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,