Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucomallum
ID:
22438

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dahlst.) Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 3(10): 13 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021767



Common Names

  • Leucomallum Hawkweed
  • Hieracium leucomallum
  • Leucomallum


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium leucomallum leucomallum [unknown]
  • Hieracium praematurum leucomallum Dahlst. [unknown]

Description

Hieracium leucomallum (also called White-Woolly Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has a single stem with alternate, lanceolate leaves. It is found in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium leucomallum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as a diuretic. It is also used as a natural fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium leucomallum is a yellow-white color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium leucomallum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Hieracium leucomallum

Hieracium leucomallum is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It can be found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Hieracium leucomallum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium leucomallum?

Hieracium leucomallum

What is the common name of Hieracium leucomallum?

White-Woolly Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium leucomallum?

It 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,

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