Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
hieraciifolia
ID:
451920

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.) Haw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Saxifrag. Enum. 1: 45 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451252



Common Names

  • Micranthes hieraciifolia
  • Hawkweed-leaved Micranthes
  • Hawkweed Micranthes


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Description

Micranthes hieraciifolia (also called Hawkweed-leaved Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It grows in moist meadows, along streams and in other wet areas. It has a basal rosette of lanceolate leaves and a single, erect stem. The flowers are white and have five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Micranthes hieraciifolia is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant with small, yellow flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Micranthes hieraciifolia sub. longifolia (Engl. & Irmsch.) Elven & D.F.Murray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micranthes hieraciifolia has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micranthes hieraciifolia can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Micranthes hieraciifolia

Micranthes hieraciifolia is native to the western United States and can be found in the Rocky Mountains from Wyoming to Arizona.

Micranthes hieraciifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micranthes hieraciifolia?

Micranthes hieraciifolia

What is the common name of Micranthes hieraciifolia?

Hawkweed Saxifrage

Where is Micranthes hieraciifolia found?

North America

Species in the Micranthes genus

Micranthes palmeri, Micranthes nivalis, Micranthes melaleuca, Micranthes tilingiana, Micranthes purpurascens, Micranthes hieraciifolia, Micranthes mexicana, Micranthes merkii, Micranthes redofskyi, Micranthes gageana, Micranthes pensylvanica, Micranthes rufidula, Micranthes lyallii, Micranthes nelsoniana, Micranthes apetala, Micranthes aprica, Micranthes californica, Micranthes davurica, Micranthes eriophora, Micranthes fragosa, Micranthes gaspensis, Micranthes howellii, Micranthes integrifolia, Micranthes marshallii, Micranthes nidifica, Micranthes occidentalis, Micranthes odontoloma, Micranthes oregana, Micranthes punctata, Micranthes reflexa, Micranthes rhomboidea, Micranthes texana, Micranthes tenuis, Micranthes subapetala, Micranthes spicata, Micranthes clavistaminea, Micranthes pallida, Micranthes parvula, Micranthes melanocentra, Micranthes atrata, Micranthes lumpuensis, Micranthes divaricata, Micranthes davidii, Micranthes tolmiei, Micranthes stellaris, Micranthes foliolosa, Micranthes ferruginea, Micranthes bryophora, Micranthes nudicaulis, Micranthes razshivinii,

Species in the Saxifragaceae family

Astilbe amabilis, Astilbe apoensis, Astilbe biternata, Astilbe crenatiloba, Astilbe formosa, Astilbe glaberrima, Astilbe grandis, Astilbe hachijoensis, Astilbe japonica, Astilbe khasiana, Astilbe longicarpa, Astilbe longipilosa, Astilbe macrocarpa, Astilbe macroflora, Astilbe microphylla, Astilbe okuyamae, Astilbe papuana, Astilbe philippinensis, Astilbe photeinophylla, Astilbe platyphylla, Astilbe rivularis, Astilbe rubra, Astilbe shikokiana, Astilbe simplicifolia, Astilbe thunbergii, Astilbe tsushimensis, Astilbe longipedicellata, Astilboides tabularis, Bensoniella oregona, Bergenia ciliata, Bergenia crassifolia, Bergenia emeiensis, Bergenia hissarica, Bergenia pacumbis, Bergenia purpurascens, Bergenia scopulosa, Bergenia stracheyi, Bergenia tianquanensis, Bergenia ugamica, Bolandra californica, Bolandra oregana, Boykinia aconitifolia, Boykinia intermedia, Boykinia lycoctonifolia, Boykinia major, Boykinia occidentalis, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia rotundifolia, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia cincinnata,

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:791886-1: Based on the initial data import