Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gratum
ID:
27225

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sell & C.West

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 3: 236 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026554

Common Names

  • Hieracium gratum
  • Graceful Hawkweed
  • Graceful Mouse-Ear

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium pulchelliforme (W.R.Linton) Pugsley [unknown]

Description

Hieracium gratum (also called Gratifying Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and is often found in meadows and on roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium gratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium gratum is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium gratum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hieracium gratum

Hieracium gratum can be found in the alpine meadows of the European Alps.

Hieracium gratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium gratum?

Hieracium gratum

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium gratum?

Hieracium gratum is found in sandy and dry areas of the Mediterranean region.

What is the flower color of Hieracium gratum?

The flowers of Hieracium gratum are usually yellow or white.

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-125658: Based on the initial data import
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.
Cyril West (1887-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.West' in the authors string.