Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graniticola
ID:
140008

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Linton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 31: 145 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139337

Common Names

  • Hieracium graniticola
  • Granite Hawkweed
  • Granite Hieracium

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium nigrescens graniticola (W.R.Linton) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium graniticola (also called Granite hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the Rocky Mountains of North America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium graniticola is a perennial plant that can be used as a ground cover in gardens and flower beds. It has a low-growing habit and produces small yellow flowers in the summer. It is also drought-tolerant and can help to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium graniticola has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium graniticola is a perennial herb native to the Alps of Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Hieracium graniticola

Hieracium graniticola is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Hieracium graniticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium graniticola?

Hieracium graniticola

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium graniticola?

Grasslands

What are the common names of Hieracium graniticola?

Graniticola's Hawkweed

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-9994: Based on the initial data import
William Richardson Linton (1850-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Linton' in the authors string.