Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oistophyllum
ID:
77376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pugsley

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 79: 194 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076705



Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush
  • King Devil


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium sagittatum sagittatum [unknown]
  • Hieracium sagittatum (Lindeb.) Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium sagittatum Lindb. ex Stenstr. [unknown]
  • Hieracium fuscocinereum sagittatum (Lindeb.) S.Bräut. [unknown]
  • Hieracium murorum sagittatum Lindeb. [unknown]

Description

Hieracium oistophyllum (also called Oistophyllum Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, grey-green leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. Native to South Africa, it is found in rocky places, dry meadows, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium oistophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium oistophyllum is a yellow, daisy-like bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium oistophyllum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is most commonly found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, woodlands, and chaparral. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Hieracium oistophyllum

Hieracium oistophyllum can be found in grasslands and open woods in Europe and western Asia.

Hieracium oistophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium oistophyllum?

Hieracium oistophyllum

What is the common name of Hieracium oistophyllum?

Oistophyllum Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium oistophyllum?

Grassy slopes and disturbed areas

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