Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sparsum
ID:
131750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Friv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Flora 19(2): 436 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131079

Common Names

  • Hieracium Sparsum
  • Sparse Hawkweed
  • Sparse Hieracium

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium sparsiflorum sparsiflorum [unknown]
  • Hieracium sparsiflorum sparsiflorum [unknown]
  • Hieracium sparsum sparsum [unknown]

Description

Hieracium sparsum (also called 'Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the temperate regions of Europe and North America. It has small, yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It is found in grassy meadows and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium sparsum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a drought-tolerant groundcover. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium sparsum sub. sparsiforme (Degen & Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium sparsum sub. kiderense (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. werneri (Szeląg) Greuter
Hieracium sparsum sub. sparsicrinum (Degen & Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. subvillosum (Freyn) Greuter
Hieracium sparsum sub. pseudosparsiflorum (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. kotschyanum (Heuff.) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. mannagettae (Freyn) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. simplicicaule (Sommier & Levier) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. naegelianiforme
Hieracium sparsum sub. lailanum (Schelk. & Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. tomiasae Nyár. & Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. beschtavicum (Litv. & Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. mirekii (Szeląg) Greuter
Hieracium sparsum sub. amblylepis (Boiss.) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. svaneticiforme (Litv. & Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. nikolovii (Urum. & Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. pisaturense (Nyár.) Greuter
Hieracium sparsum sub. schultzianum (Pančić & Vis.) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. baleanum (Prodan) Greuter
Hieracium sparsum sub. vestiticeps (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. sparsum
Hieracium sparsum sub. magocsyanum (Jáv.) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. telekianum (Boros & Lengyel) Greuter
Hieracium sparsum sub. chromolepium (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. nigrovirenticeps (Nyár. & Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium sparsum sub. nigrilacus (Nyár.) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. polyphyllobasis (Nyár. & Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium sparsum sub. secundum (Freyn) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. paniculatissimum (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. vierhapperi Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. subsimplex (Sommier & Levier) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. beypazariense (Hub.-Mor.) Greuter
Hieracium sparsum sub. grisebachii (A.Kern.) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. subsparsicrinum (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. silesiacum (E.Krause) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. perfoliosum (Szeląg) Greuter
Hieracium sparsum sub. abietogenum (Szeląg) Greuter
Hieracium sparsum sub. maricae Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. porphyriticum (A.Kern.) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. longidentatum (Szeląg) Greuter
Hieracium sparsum sub. neiceffianum (Degen & Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. lubricicaule Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. concinnidens Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. idae Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. fagarasense Nyár. & Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. paulii Szeląg
Hieracium sparsum sub. foliosissimum (Woronow & Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. subsparsiflorum (Degen & Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. coldei (Szeląg) Greuter
Hieracium sparsum sub. macrolepis (Boiss.) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. georgicum (Fr.) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. tubulatum (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium sparsum sub. macedonicum (Boiss. & Orph.) Zahn
Hieracium sparsum sub. eufiedleri (Nyár. & Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium sparsum sub. cholomonense Gottschl. & Melikoki

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium sparsum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a single central disc and multiple ray florets. The seed is a small, black seed with a rough surface. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium sparsum is a perennial herb that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings taken in early spring.

Where to Find Hieracium sparsum

Hieracium sparsum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Hieracium sparsum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium sparsum?

Hieracium sparsum

What type of plant is Hieracium sparsum?

A perennial herb

Where is Hieracium sparsum found?

It is found in the temperate regions of North America

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-91959: Based on the initial data import
Imre Frivaldszky (1799-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Friv.' in the authors string.