Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
swantevitii
ID:
6692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Drenckh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Forum Geobot. 1: 3 (-6; figs. 2, 4a, c) (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006021



Common Names

  • Swantevitii Hawkweed
  • Swantevitii Mouse-ear
  • Swantevitii Fleabane


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Description

Hieracium swantevitii (also called Swantevit's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of about 30 cm and has yellow flowers. Its leaves are deeply lobed and have a greyish-green colour. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium swantevitii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium swantevitii has yellow daisy-like flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium swantevitii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Hieracium swantevitii

Hieracium swantevitii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the mountains of Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria.

Hieracium swantevitii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium swantevitii?

Hieracium swantevitii

What are the common names of Hieracium swantevitii?

Swantevit's Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium swantevitii?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-105796: Based on the initial data import
Detlev Drenckhahn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drenckh.' in the authors string.