Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucrodentatum
ID:
53834

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Tyler

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 44(4): 319 (fig. 5) (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053163



Common Names

  • Hieracium mucrodentatum
  • Toothed Hawkweed
  • Toothed Hieracium


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Description

Hieracium mucrodentatum (also called Mouse-toothed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and rocky slopes. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium mucrodentatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium mucrodentatum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons and the first true leaves are lobed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium mucrodentatum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Hieracium mucrodentatum

Hieracium mucrodentatum is native to Europe. It can be found in grasslands, open forests, and along the edges of streams.

Hieracium mucrodentatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium mucrodentatum?

Hieracium mucrodentatum

What is the common name of Hieracium mucrodentatum?

Sharp-toothed hawkweed

What is the family of Hieracium mucrodentatum?

Asteraceae

What is the origin of Hieracium mucrodentatum?

Europe

What is the growth habit of Hieracium mucrodentatum?

Herbaceous perennial

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-15174: Based on the initial data import
Torbjörn Tyler (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Tyler' in the authors string.