Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphenoides
ID:
94266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Herb. Hierac. Scandinav. Cent. XIX. 70, 71 (1906); Johansson

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093595

Common Names

  • Sphenoid Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed Sphenoid
  • Sphenoid Hieracium

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Description

Hieracium sphenoides (also called Wedgeleaf Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with hairy stems and leaves, and yellow flower heads. It is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe, and is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium sphenoides is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, respiratory problems, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium sphenoides is yellow, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small achene, with a yellowish-brown colour. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium sphenoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in early spring. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, bright area. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, bright area.

Where to Find Hieracium sphenoides

Hieracium sphenoides is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Hieracium sphenoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium sphenoides?

Hieracium sphenoides

What is the common name of Hieracium sphenoides?

Sphenoid Hawkweed

What is the habitat of Hieracium sphenoides?

Hieracium sphenoides is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands

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,