Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lygistodon
ID:
42833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 3(10): 18 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042162



Common Names

  • Hieracium lygistodon
  • Hawkweed
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium nigrescens lygistodon (Dahlst.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium lygistodon (also called Lygistodon hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 2 cm. It grows in open grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium lygistodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium lygistodon is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium lygistodon is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooms.

Where to Find Hieracium lygistodon

Hieracium lygistodon is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Hieracium lygistodon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium lygistodon?

Hieracium lygistodon

What family does Hieracium lygistodon belong to?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hieracium lygistodon?

Lygistodon 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