Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silenii
ID:
81228

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Norrl.) Norrl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
1878

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080557

Common Names

  • Silen's Hawkweed
  • Silen's Hieracium
  • Silen's Mouse-ear

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium caesium silenii (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium vulgatum silenii Norrl. [unknown]

Description

Hieracium silenii (also called Silen's hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows to a height of 30 centimeters. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium silenii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also known to attract birds and other beneficial wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium silenii is a yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium silenii can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hieracium silenii

Hieracium silenii can be found in the mountains of the Czech Republic.

Hieracium silenii FAQ

What type of plant is Hieracium silenii?

Hieracium silenii is a perennial herb.

Where is Hieracium silenii found?

Hieracium silenii is found in the Northern Hemisphere.

What is the growth rate of Hieracium silenii?

The growth rate of Hieracium silenii is slow.

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-37124: Based on the initial data import
Johan Petter Norrlin (1842-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norrl.' in the authors string.