Status:
valid
Authors:
Folin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 28A(2): 17 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004012
Common Names
- Obovatifrons Hieracium
- Oblong-leaved Hawkweed
- Oblong-leaved Hieracium
Description
Hieracium obovatifrons (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, and has obovate leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium obovatifrons is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium obovatifrons is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, oval-shaped achene with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and have a diameter of 1-2 mm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium obovatifrons is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and place the tray in a warm, sunny location. Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them into individual pots. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Replant each section in a separate pot filled with moist potting soil.
Where to Find Hieracium obovatifrons
Hieracium obovatifrons can be found in the mountains of Central Europe, including parts of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
Hieracium obovatifrons FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium obovatifrons?
Hieracium obovatifrons
What is the common name of Hieracium obovatifrons?
Oblique-leaved hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium obovatifrons?
Hieracium obovatifrons is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes in the Arctic region.
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
Th. Folin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Folin' in the authors string.