Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gusinjense
ID:
93445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scheffer & Zahn

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 38: 349 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092774



Common Names

  • Gusinje Hawkweed
  • Gusinje Hieracium
  • Gusinje Mouse-ear


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Description

Hieracium gusinjense (also called Gusinje hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Montenegro. It has small, yellow flowers with white centers and grows to a height of about 8-12 inches. It is found in rocky, alpine habitats and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium gusinjense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium gusinjense is a yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings have a single, long, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium gusinjense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Hieracium gusinjense

Hieracium gusinjense is found in the mountains of Montenegro.

Hieracium gusinjense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium gusinjense?

Hieracium gusinjense

What type of plant is Hieracium gusinjense?

A perennial herb

Where is Hieracium gusinjense native to?

Montenegro

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,