Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst. ex Sam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 5(12): 11 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022995
Common Names
- Haegerstroem's Hawkweed
- Common Hawkweed
- Hieracium haegerstroemii
Description
Hieracium haegerstroemii (also called Haegerstrom's hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in dry, grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium haegerstroemii is a perennial herb that is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium haegerstroemii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium haegerstroemii is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed sown in early spring. The seeds should be sown in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts of sand and peat moss and kept in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks.
Where to Find Hieracium haegerstroemii
Hieracium haegerstroemii can be found in the mountains of central and northern Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.
Hieracium haegerstroemii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium haegerstroemii?
Hieracium haegerstroemii
What is the common name of Hieracium haegerstroemii?
Haegerstroem's Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium haegerstroemii?
Grasslands 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,