Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucophaeum
ID:
123907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gren. & Godr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Fl. France 2: 354 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123236

Common Names

  • Hieracium leucophaeum
  • Leucophaeum Hieracium
  • Hieracium Daisy

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Description

Hieracium leucophaeum (also called White Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium leucophaeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It also has medicinal properties, such as being used to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium leucophaeum sub. godetii (Christener) Zahn
Hieracium leucophaeum sub. diabolinum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium leucophaeum sub. asterinum (Arv.-Touv. & Briq.) Zahn
Hieracium leucophaeum sub. leucophaeum
Hieracium leucophaeum sub. sixtiniforme Zahn
Hieracium leucophaeum sub. gremlii (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium leucophaeum sub. bernense (Christener) Zahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium leucophaeum has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium leucophaeum is an evergreen shrub that grows best in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn. Layering should be done in late summer or autumn.

Where to Find Hieracium leucophaeum

Hieracium leucophaeum can be found in the alpine meadows of Europe.

Hieracium leucophaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium leucophaeum?

Hieracium leucophaeum

What is the common name of Hieracium leucophaeum?

White-headed hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium leucophaeum?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-84383: Based on the initial data import
Dominique Alexandre Godron (1807-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Godr.' in the authors string.
Jean Charles Marie Grenier (1808-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gren.' in the authors string.