Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxatile
ID:
34898

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 2: 30 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034227

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush
  • King Devil

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Description

Hieracium saxatile (also called 'Rock Hawkweed', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a single stem with several branches and is covered in small, white hairs. It has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium saxatile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium saxatile sub. coriifolium (Nägeli & Peter) Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium saxatile has small, yellow flowers with a black centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium saxatile is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Hieracium saxatile

Hieracium saxatile can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Hieracium saxatile FAQ

What is the growth habit of Hieracium saxatile?

Hieracium saxatile is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall.

What is the flowering period of Hieracium saxatile?

Hieracium saxatile flowers from April to August.

What is the habitat of Hieracium saxatile?

Hieracium saxatile is found in open woodlands, scrub and grassland.

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,

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