Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orcadense
ID:
4497

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Linton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 31: 196 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003826

Common Names

  • Orkney Hawkweed
  • Orkney Mouse-ear
  • Orkney Mouseear

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium euprepes euprepes [unknown]
  • Hieracium subramosum orcadense (W.R.Linton) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium euprepes F.Hanb. [unknown]
  • Hieracium sagittatum euprepes Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium orcadense (also called Orkney Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow daisy-like flowers. It is native to the Orkney Islands of Scotland and typically grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium orcadense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for some species of bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium orcadense is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and a yellow-green outer ring of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium orcadense is a perennial plant that is native to the Orkney Islands in Scotland. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7.

Where to Find Hieracium orcadense

Hieracium orcadense is native to the Orkney Islands, located off the coast of Scotland.

Hieracium orcadense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium orcadense?

Hieracium orcadense

What is the common name of Hieracium orcadense?

Orkney Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium orcadense?

Cliffs and rocky outcrops

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