Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sparsifrons
ID:
21724

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sell & C.West

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 6: 312 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021053



Common Names

  • Scattered-leaved Hawkweed
  • Scattered-leaved Mouse-ear
  • Scattered-leaved Hawk's-beard


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Description

Hieracium sparsifrons (also called Sparse-Fringed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium sparsifrons is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium oligodon sub. oligodon

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium sparsifrons has small yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette-like structure with hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium sparsifrons is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be watered regularly. Pruning is not necessary.

Where to Find Hieracium sparsifrons

Hieracium sparsifrons is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It is also found in North Africa and parts of Asia.

Hieracium sparsifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium sparsifrons?

Hieracium sparsifrons

What is the common name of Hieracium sparsifrons?

Sparse-fringed hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium sparsifrons?

Hieracium sparsifrons is native to the mountains of Central Europe, including the Alps, Carpathians, and Pyrenees.

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-120359: Based on the initial data import
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.
Cyril West (1887-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.West' in the authors string.