Status:
valid
Authors:
Folin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 24A(1): 15 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041563
Common Names
- Hieracium latidens
- Latidens Hieracium
- Hieracium
Description
Hieracium latidens (also called Broad-toothed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of hairy leaves, and yellow flower heads. It is found in dry, rocky places, and in meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium latidens is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that is often used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, and in borders. It is also used as a container plant, and can be used to create a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant lawn.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium latidens is a yellow composite flower head. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium latidens is a perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Hieracium latidens
Hieracium latidens is native to Europe and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the mountains of the Alps.
Hieracium latidens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium latidens?
Hieracium latidens
What is the common name of Hieracium latidens?
Broad-toothed Hawkweed
What is the habitat of Hieracium latidens?
Hieracium latidens is found in dry, rocky areas.
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
Th. Folin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Folin' in the authors string.