Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneifrons
ID:
5907

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ley) Pugsley

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 79: 183 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005236

Common Names

  • Wedged-leaved Hawkweed
  • Wedged-leaved Hawk-weed
  • Wedged-leaf Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium cuneifrons (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with small yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium cuneifrons is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium cuneifrons has yellow flowers with long, thin petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium cuneifrons is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Hieracium cuneifrons

Hieracium cuneifrons can be found in Europe, including parts of France, Spain, and Portugal.

Hieracium cuneifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium cuneifrons?

Hieracium cuneifrons

What is the common name of Hieracium cuneifrons?

Wedge-leaved Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium cuneifrons?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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-10504: Based on the initial data import
Herbert William Pugsley (1868-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pugsley' in the authors string.
Augustin Ley (1842-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ley' in the authors string.