Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiocephalum
ID:
82487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bartl. ex Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 5: 152 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081816



Common Names

  • Hieracium
  • Leiocephalum
  • Violet Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium leiosoma leiosoma [unknown]

Description

Hieracium leiocephalum (also called Smooth Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that is native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. It grows in grassland, scrub and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium leiocephalum is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade and shelter in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium leiocephalum sub. leiocephalum
Hieracium leiocephalum sub. timaviense (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium leiocephalum sub. calocalycinum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium leiocephalum sub. abortivum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium leiocephalum sub. subumbellatum (Nägeli & Peter) Gottschl.
Hieracium leiocephalum sub. melanocalyx (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium leiocephalum is a yellow-green disc floret, with a white-tipped ray floret. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium leiocephalum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hieracium leiocephalum

Hieracium leiocephalum is native to Europe and can be found in the mountains of Central Europe.

Hieracium leiocephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium leiocephalum?

Hieracium leiocephalum

What are the common names of Hieracium leiocephalum?

Smooth hawkweed

Where is Hieracium leiocephalum native to?

North America

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-38354: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Gottlieb Bartling (1798-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartl.' in the authors string.