Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scytalocephalum
ID:
64698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Omang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Skr. Norske Vidensk.-Akad. Oslo, Mat.-Naturvidensk. Kl. 1938(3): 49 (1939) (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064027



Common Names

  • Scytalocephalum Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed
  • Scytalocephalum


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Description

Hieracium scytalocephalum (also called 'Scytale Hawkweed' and 'Scytale Hawk's-beard', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps, Apennines, and Carpathians. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes at elevations of up to 2,400 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium scytalocephalum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Hieracium scytalocephalum flower is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown oval. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium scytalocephalum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Hieracium scytalocephalum

Hieracium scytalocephalum is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Hieracium scytalocephalum FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Hieracium scytalocephalum?

Hieracium scytalocephalum prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be protected from strong winds and direct sunlight.

What type of fertilizer should I use for Hieracium scytalocephalum?

Hieracium scytalocephalum should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season. Avoid fertilizers with high nitrogen content.

How often should I water Hieracium scytalocephalum?

Hieracium scytalocephalum should be watered regularly, but not overly so. Water when the top inch of soil is dry, and avoid overwatering.

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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