Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiocranum
ID:
82606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sam. ex Johanss. & Sam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Dalarn. Hierac. Vulg. 39 (1923) (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081935

Common Names

  • Leiocranum
  • Leiocranum Plant
  • Leiocranum Flower

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Description

Hieracium leiocranum (also called Smooth Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant. It has yellow flowers and grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Europe and is commonly found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium leiocranum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium leiocranum flowers are yellow, with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium leiocranum can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Hieracium leiocranum

Hieracium leiocranum is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Hieracium leiocranum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium leiocranum?

Hieracium leiocranum

What type of plant is Hieracium leiocranum?

A herb

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium leiocranum?

Grasslands

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

Karl Johansson (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Johanss.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Samuelsson (1885-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:219249-1: Based on the initial data import