Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nudicaule
ID:
130300

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) A.Heller

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia 2: 149 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129629

Common Names

  • Naked Hawkweed
  • Hieracium nudicaule
  • Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium cynoglossoides nudicaule A.Gray [unknown]
  • Hieracium scouleri nudicaule (A.Gray) Cronquist [unknown]

Description

Hieracium nudicaule (also called hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and multiple stems with yellow flower heads. It grows in open grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium nudicaule has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium nudicaule is a yellow-green disc-shaped head, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium nudicaule is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best suited to temperate climates and is drought tolerant. It can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Hieracium nudicaule

Hieracium nudicaule can be found in Europe, particularly in the Alps and Pyrenees Mountains.

Hieracium nudicaule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium nudicaule?

Hieracium nudicaule

What type of plant is Hieracium nudicaule?

Hieracium nudicaule is a flowering plant

Where does Hieracium nudicaule grow?

Hieracium nudicaule is native to Europe

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-90557: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.