Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptoglossum
ID:
62457

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst. ex Elfstr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Hier. Alp. Mittl. Skand. 25. 1893 ; et in Act. Hort. Berg. ii. 4 (1893) 53.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061786

Common Names

  • Leptoglossum Hawkweed
  • Hieracium Leptoglossum
  • Leptoglossum Hawk's-beard

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Description

Hieracium leptoglossum (also called Narrow-leaved Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a single, erect stem that can reach up to 0.5 m in height. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and linear with a toothed margin. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium leptoglossum is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as a ground cover or as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium leptoglossum is a yellow, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium leptoglossum is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil. Water the plant regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Hieracium leptoglossum

Hieracium leptoglossum can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Hieracium leptoglossum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium leptoglossum?

Hieracium leptoglossum

What is the common name of Hieracium leptoglossum?

Slender-tongued hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium leptoglossum?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.
Marten Elfstrand (1859-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elfstr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:219322-1: Based on the initial data import