Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lecithodes
ID:
40671

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Herb. Hierac. Scandinav. Cent. XIX. 97 (1906); Johansson in

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040000

Common Names

  • Hieracium lecithodes
  • Yolk-like Hawkweed
  • Yolk-like Hieracium

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Description

Hieracium lecithodes (also called Lecithodes Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a branched stem, and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate in shape, with a dentate margin. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium lecithodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, as it is able to grow in dry and rocky soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium lecithodes is yellow with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium lecithodes is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Hieracium lecithodes

Hieracium lecithodes is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Hieracium lecithodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium lecithodes?

Hieracium lecithodes

What type of plant is Hieracium lecithodes?

Hieracium lecithodes is a perennial herb.

Where is Hieracium lecithodes found?

Hieracium lecithodes is found in Europe.

What is the growth habit of Hieracium lecithodes?

Hieracium lecithodes is an erect herb with a woody base.

What is the flower color of Hieracium lecithodes?

Hieracium lecithodes has yellow flowers.

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,