Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microtum
ID:
71266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 873 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070595

Common Names

  • Micro Hawkweed
  • Small Hawkweed
  • Hairy Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium microtum (also called 'Small Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves that are lanceolate in shape and have a hairy texture. It has yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium microtum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium microtum sub. artvinense Woronow & Zahn
Hieracium microtum sub. armenum (Freyn & Sint.) Greuter
Hieracium microtum sub. chlorochromum (Sosn. & Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium microtum sub. microtum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium microtum is a yellow, daisy-like bloom with many petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval. Its seedlings are small, green and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium microtum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Hieracium microtum

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

Hieracium microtum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium microtum?

Hieracium microtum

What is the common name of Hieracium microtum?

Small Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium microtum?

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-2740: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.