Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
modiciforme
ID:
18582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Üksip

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 19: 480 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017911

Common Names

  • Hieracium Modiciforme
  • Modiciform Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium modiciforme (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and North Africa. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, usually on calcareous soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium modiciforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium modiciforme is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a diameter of about 1.5 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium modiciforme is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Hieracium modiciforme

Hieracium modiciforme can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Hieracium modiciforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium modiciforme?

Hieracium modiciforme

What is the common name of Hieracium modiciforme?

Modiciforme

Where is Hieracium modiciforme found?

Hieracium modiciforme is found in the Canary Islands.

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-117328: Based on the initial data import
Albert Üksip (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Üksip' in the authors string.