Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humile
ID:
28029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1776

Citation Micro:
Hort. Vindob. 3: 2. 1776 [1776-1777, probably 1776] , in obs.; Host, Syn. Fl. Austr. 432

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027358

Common Names

  • Humble Hawkweed
  • Humble Hawk's-beard
  • Humble Hawk's-claw

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Description

Hieracium humile (also called Dwarf Hawkweed and Dwarf Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows to a height of up to 30 cm and has a basal rosette of deeply lobed leaves. The flower heads are composed of yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium humile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium humile sub. lacerum (Fr.) Zahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Plectranthus deccanicus are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium humile is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Hieracium humile

Hieracium humile is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Hieracium humile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium humile?

Hieracium humile

What is the common name of Hieracium humile?

Dwarf Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium humile?

It is native to Europe and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

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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