Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lecanodes
ID:
34507

Status:
valid

Authors:
Omang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Nyt Mag. Naturvidensk. xli. 290 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033836

Common Names

  • Hieracium lecanodes
  • Lecanodes Hawkweed
  • Hairy Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium norvegicum lecanodes (Omang) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium lecanodes (also called 'Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium lecanodes is a plant that is often used in ornamental gardens. It has a long flowering period and produces a lot of nectar which makes it attractive to bees and other pollinators. It is also drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium lecanodes has yellow-white flowers with a star-shaped structure. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a small, round-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium lecanodes is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in early spring and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hieracium lecanodes

Hieracium lecanodes can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Hieracium lecanodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium lecanodes?

Hieracium lecanodes

What is the common name of Hieracium lecanodes?

Hawkweed

What is the family of Hieracium lecanodes?

Asteraceae

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,

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