Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanifolium
ID:
1963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Hieracioth. Gall. 3: no. 148. 1898 ; Bull. Soc. Bot. France 51(Sess. Extraord.): xliii. 1904

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001292

Common Names

  • Hieracium lanifolium
  • Woolly-Leaved Hawkweed
  • Woolly-Leaved Hieracium

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Description

Hieracium lanifolium (also called Wooly Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a single row of petals. It grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium lanifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium lanifolium sub. aemuliforme (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium lanifolium sub. colmeiroanum (Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.) Greuter
Hieracium lanifolium sub. lanifolium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium lanifolium has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and have a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium lanifolium is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hieracium lanifolium

Hieracium lanifolium is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Hieracium lanifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium lanifolium?

Hieracium lanifolium

What is the common name of Hieracium lanifolium?

Lanate Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium lanifolium?

Hieracium lanifolium 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-101239: Based on the initial data import
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.
Gaston Gautier (1841-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaut.' in the authors string.