Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptocephalum
ID:
57191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 137 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056520



Common Names

  • Hieracium Leptocephalum
  • Leptocephalum Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium mandonii Hieron. [unknown]
  • Hieracium bangii bangii [unknown]
  • Hieracium microcephalum microcephalum [unknown]

Description

Hieracium leptocephalum (also called 'Slender-headed Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a simple stem with a few leaves, and its flowers are yellow and white. It grows in dry meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium leptocephalum is a perennial herb that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive yellow flowers and is known for its drought tolerance and ability to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium leptocephalum has yellow-white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium leptocephalum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist until germination occurs. For division, dig up the plant and divide the clumps into smaller sections. Plant the sections in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Hieracium leptocephalum

Hieracium leptocephalum is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as the Great Basin.

Hieracium leptocephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium leptocephalum?

Hieracium leptocephalum

What is the family of Hieracium leptocephalum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hieracium leptocephalum?

Slender-Headed Hawkweed

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-155187: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.