Status:
valid
Authors:
Scheele
Source:
gcc
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 31: 653 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089600
Common Names
- Lamprophyllous Hawkweed
- Lamprophyllous Mouse-ear
- Lamprophyllous Hawk's-beard
Description
Hieracium lamprophyllum (also called 'Shining Hawkweed', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium lamprophyllum is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium lamprophyllum sub. dulacianum (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium lamprophyllum sub. cezycola (Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.) Greuter
Hieracium lamprophyllum sub. murorramondii (Mateo) Greuter
Hieracium lamprophyllum sub. souliei (Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.) Greuter
Hieracium lamprophyllum sub. asturicum (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium lamprophyllum sub. gastonianum (Arv.-Touv.) Greuter
Hieracium lamprophyllum sub. cantabricum (Arv.-Touv.) Greuter
Hieracium lamprophyllum sub. coleoides (Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.) Zahn
Hieracium lamprophyllum sub. mendiolanum (Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.) Zahn
Hieracium lamprophyllum sub. lamprophyllum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium lamprophyllum has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium lamprophyllum is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Hieracium lamprophyllum
Hieracium lamprophyllum is a species of flowering plant in the aster family that is native to Europe. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Hieracium lamprophyllum FAQ
What type of plant is Hieracium lamprophyllum?
Hieracium lamprophyllum is a perennial herb.
Where does Hieracium lamprophyllum grow?
Hieracium lamprophyllum grows in Europe and North Africa.
What are the care requirements for Hieracium lamprophyllum?
Hieracium lamprophyllum requires full sun and well-drained soil.
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,