Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phaeopsis
ID:
86702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.apud Johansson & Sam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 16(14): 46 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086031

Common Names

  • Gray Hawkweed
  • Flecked Hawkweed
  • Dwarf Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium phaeopsis (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, sandy, and rocky soils, and is often found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. Its leaves are small and lance-shaped, and its flowers are yellow and clustered.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium phaeopsis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing habit and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium phaeopsis is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender, with a single, unbranched stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium phaeopsis is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, sandy soil. Division should be done in the spring or autumn, taking care to divide the clumps into sections with plenty of roots. The plants should be planted in a sunny, well-drained position.

Where to Find Hieracium phaeopsis

Hieracium phaeopsis is native to Europe and can be found in open grasslands and scrublands.

Hieracium phaeopsis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium phaeopsis?

Hieracium phaeopsis

What type of plant is Hieracium phaeopsis?

Herb

Where is Hieracium phaeopsis native to?

Europe

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,