Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scytophyllum
ID:
33360

Status:
valid

Authors:
Omang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Nyt Mag. Naturvidensk. 39: 235 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032689



Common Names

  • Scytophyllum Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed
  • Scytophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium caesium scytophyllum (Omang) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium scytophyllum (also called Scytophyllous Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium scytophyllum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium scytophyllum has yellow-white flowers with a long calyx. The seeds are small, oblong and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium scytophyllum is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Hieracium scytophyllum

Hieracium scytophyllum is found in the Mediterranean region, in rocky and grassy areas.

Hieracium scytophyllum FAQ

What are the common names of Hieracium scytophyllum?

Common names of Hieracium scytophyllum include Scytophyllous Hawkweed and Scytophyllous Hawk's-beard.

What is the growth habit of Hieracium scytophyllum?

Hieracium scytophyllum is a perennial herb with a rosette of basal leaves and a flowering stem up to 40 cm tall.

What is the range of Hieracium scytophyllum?

Hieracium scytophyllum is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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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