Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb. ex Pant.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 23: 266 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073830
Common Names
- Hieracium
- Gymnocephalum
- Gymnocephalum Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium gymnocephalum (also called Smooth Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Europe and prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium gymnocephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium gymnocephalum sub. gymnocephalum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium gymnocephalum is a yellow-orange disc floret, about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium gymnocephalum is a short-lived perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. For division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in a well-draining soil. Once established, this plant requires minimal care and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Hieracium gymnocephalum
Hieracium gymnocephalum is native to the mountains of central Europe. It can be found in rocky meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Hieracium gymnocephalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium gymnocephalum?
Hieracium gymnocephalum
What type of plant is Hieracium gymnocephalum?
Perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium gymnocephalum?
Open woodlands and grasslands
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,