Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sparsiramum
ID:
86950

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nägeli & Peter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Hierac. Mitt.-Eur. 2: 70 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086279

Common Names

  • Sparse Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed Sparse
  • Sparse Hawk's-beard

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Description

Hieracium sparsiramum (also called Sparse-Ray Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium sparsiramum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium sparsiramum sub. draconis (Zahn) Gottschl.
Hieracium sparsiramum sub. mediosilvanum Murr & Zahn
Hieracium sparsiramum sub. bactiacense Nägeli & Peter
Hieracium sparsiramum sub. ampezzanum (Nägeli & Peter) Gottschl.
Hieracium sparsiramum sub. sparsiramum
Hieracium sparsiramum sub. halense (Murr) Zahn
Hieracium sparsiramum sub. subglaberrimum (Nägeli & Peter) Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium sparsiramum is yellow and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium sparsiramum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Hieracium sparsiramum

Hieracium sparsiramum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Puebla.

Hieracium sparsiramum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium sparsiramum?

Hieracium sparsiramum

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium sparsiramum?

Hieracium sparsiramum is native to the Mediterranean region.

How does Hieracium sparsiramum reproduce?

Hieracium sparsiramum reproduces by seed.

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-42658: Based on the initial data import
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Carl Nägeli (1817-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nägeli' in the authors string.