Status:
valid
Authors:
Hyl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. vii. n.° 1, 133 (1943).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067953
Common Names
- Spotted Hawkweed
- Hairy Hawkweed
- Spotted Mouse-ear
Description
Hieracium sparsiguttatum (also called Sparsely-spotted Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Japan. It has a single, erect stem with small, linear leaves. It grows in moist, sunny areas such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium sparsiguttatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for bees and other pollinators, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium sparsiguttatum has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium sparsiguttatum is an evergreen perennial native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted and are ready to be transplanted.
Where to Find Hieracium sparsiguttatum
Hieracium sparsiguttatum is found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Hieracium sparsiguttatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium sparsiguttatum?
Hieracium sparsiguttatum
What type of plant is Hieracium sparsiguttatum?
Hieracium sparsiguttatum is a perennial herb.
Where is Hieracium sparsiguttatum native to?
Hieracium sparsiguttatum is 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,