Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microdon
ID:
90329

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dahlst.) Omang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Skr. Norske Vidensk.-Akad. Oslo, Mat.-Naturvidensk. Kl. 1938(3): 33. 1939 [1938 publ 1939] ; Grontved in Bot. Iceland, iv. 1. 380 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089658

Common Names

  • Hieracium microdon
  • Mouse Hawkweed
  • Small-toothed Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium microdon (also called Small-toothed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows up to 0.5 m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium microdon is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and white daisy-like flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium microdon is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with many petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium microdon is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Hieracium microdon

Hieracium microdon is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Hieracium microdon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium microdon?

Hieracium microdon

What is the common name of Hieracium microdon?

Small-toothed hawkweed

What is the habitat of Hieracium microdon?

It is found in grasslands, pastures, 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

Simen Oscar Fredrik Omang (1867-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Omang' in the authors string.
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:220044-1: Based on the initial data import