Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sparsifolium
ID:
119733

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindeb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1868: 79 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119062

Common Names

  • Hieracium sparsifolium
  • Sparse-leaved Hawkweed
  • Sparsifolium Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium sparsifolium (also called Sparse-leaved Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and North America and is found in meadows, pastures, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium sparsifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract butterflies. It has medicinal properties as it contains anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium sparsifolium is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single, short stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium sparsifolium is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.

Where to Find Hieracium sparsifolium

Hieracium sparsifolium can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe, including Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic.

Hieracium sparsifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium sparsifolium?

Hieracium sparsifolium

What is the common name of Hieracium sparsifolium?

Sparse-leaved Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium sparsifolium?

Hieracium sparsifolium is found in 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,

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