Status:
valid
Authors:
Zahn
Source:
gcc
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 280: 1141 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010356
Common Names
- Hieracium Lorentzianum
- Lorentzianum Hieracium
- Hieracium
Description
Hieracium lorentzianum (also called Mountain Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a single stem that grows up to 1 m tall. It has bright yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in open forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium lorentzianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium lorentzianum is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium lorentzianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Hieracium lorentzianum
Hieracium lorentzianum is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and mountainsides.
Hieracium lorentzianum FAQ
What is the common name of Hieracium lorentzianum?
Lorentz's hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium lorentzianum?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
What is the scientific classification of Hieracium lorentzianum?
Asteraceae; Hieracium lorentzianum
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,