Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laniferum
ID:
9071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1795

Citation Micro:
Icon. iii. 18. t. 234.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008400

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
  • Woolly Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium laniferum (also called 'Woolly Hawkweed', 'Woolly Hawk's-beard', and 'Woolly Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has a low-growing habit and is characterized by its woolly, gray-green foliage and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and is often found in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium laniferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium laniferum sub. pseudandurense (de Retz) Greuter
Hieracium laniferum sub. laniferum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium laniferum is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium laniferum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Hieracium laniferum

Hieracium laniferum can be found in Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean.

Hieracium laniferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium laniferum?

Hieracium laniferum

What is the common name of Hieracium laniferum?

Woolly Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium laniferum?

It is native to Europe and North Africa.

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