Status:
valid
Authors:
Schljakov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Fl. Murmansk. Obl. 5: 372, 450 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120291
Common Names
- Livescentiforme Hawkweed
- Hieracium Livescentiforme
- Livescentiforme Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium livescentiforme (also called Livescent Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium livescentiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat headaches, fever, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium livescentiforme is yellow and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium livescentiforme is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hieracium livescentiforme
Hieracium livescentiforme can be found in the alpine regions of Europe, especially in the Pyrenees and Alps.
Hieracium livescentiforme FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Hieracium livescentiforme?
Hieracium livescentiforme grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
What is the lifespan of Hieracium livescentiforme?
Hieracium livescentiforme is a perennial plant and can live for several years.
What is the optimal temperature for Hieracium livescentiforme?
Hieracium livescentiforme prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
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,