Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Hanb.) P.D.Sell
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Fl. Gr. Brit. Ireland 4: 545 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083734
Common Names
- Silurian Hawkweed
- Silurian Hawk's-beard
- Silurian Hieracium
Description
Hieracium siluriense (also called Silurian Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium siluriense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium siluriense is yellow and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green hue.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium siluriense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to divide the plant in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer.
Where to Find Hieracium siluriense
Hieracium siluriense is native to Europe and can be found in the temperate regions of Central and Eastern Europe.
Hieracium siluriense FAQ
What type of plant is Hieracium siluriense?
Hieracium siluriense is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.
Where is Hieracium siluriense native to?
Hieracium siluriense is native to the mountains of Europe.
What type of habitat does Hieracium siluriense prefer?
Hieracium siluriense prefers rocky, alpine habitats.
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,