Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericophyllum
ID:
17849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nejceff & Zahn

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok v. 943 (1906).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017178



Common Names

  • Hieracium sericophyllum
  • Silky-leaved Hawkweed
  • Silky-leaved Hawk's-beard


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium sericophyllum sericophyllum [unknown]

Description

Hieracium sericophyllum (also called Silky Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Northern Hemisphere. It grows to a height of 10-40 cm and has small, serrated leaves. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium sericophyllum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb for treating respiratory ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium sericophyllum sub. pilosius (Buttler) Greuter
Hieracium sericophyllum sub. eriocomum Zahn
Hieracium sericophyllum sub. tmoleum (Hub.-Mor.) Greuter
Hieracium sericophyllum sub. hellenicum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium sericophyllum sub. leucocomum (Arv.-Touv.) Greuter
Hieracium sericophyllum sub. acropolioscapum Zahn
Hieracium sericophyllum sub. pindigenum Zahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium sericophyllum is a yellow flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium sericophyllum is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring, and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a light, well-drained soil. They should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Hieracium sericophyllum

Hieracium sericophyllum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Hieracium sericophyllum FAQ

What type of plant is Hieracium sericophyllum?

Hieracium sericophyllum is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.

Where does Hieracium sericophyllum grow?

Hieracium sericophyllum is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

What is the scientific name for Hieracium sericophyllum?

The scientific name for Hieracium sericophyllum is Hieracium sericophyllum.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-116625: Based on the initial data import
Karl Hermann Zahn (1865-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahn' in the authors string.
I. Nejceff (1870-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nejceff' in the authors string.