Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bot. Færöes 629 (1903).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002262
Common Names
- Hieracium sarcophylloides
- Woolly Hawkweed
- Woolly Mouse-ear
Synonyms
- Hieracium sagittatum sarcophylloides (Dahlst.) Zahn [unknown]
Description
Hieracium sarcophylloides (also called narrow-leaved hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a hairy stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium sarcophylloides is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. The leaves can be used as a tea or as a medicinal herb. The flowers are edible and can be used in salads or as a garnish.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium sarcophylloides is a small yellow flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium sarcophylloides is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Hieracium sarcophylloides
Hieracium sarcophylloides is found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe.
Hieracium sarcophylloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium sarcophylloides?
Hieracium sarcophylloides
What is the common name of Hieracium sarcophylloides?
Leafy Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium sarcophylloides?
Grasslands, woodlands, and open forests
What is the flowering period of Hieracium sarcophylloides?
Summer
What is the growth habit of Hieracium sarcophylloides?
Upright, clump-forming 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,