Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
offerdalense
ID:
132040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Johanss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Jamtl. Hierac. 16. 1914 ; Johansson in Arkiv Bot., Stockh. xxi. A. No. 15, 32 (1928).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131369



Common Names

  • Hieracium offerdalense
  • Hieracium
  • Offerdalense


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Description

Hieracium offerdalense (also called Offerdal Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herb native to the Alps. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium offerdalense is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium offerdalense is a small, white flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium offerdalense is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Division of clumps should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hieracium offerdalense

Hieracium offerdalense is found in the mountains of Norway and Sweden.

Hieracium offerdalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium offerdalense?

Hieracium offerdalense

What is the common name of Hieracium offerdalense?

None

What is the family of Hieracium offerdalense?

Asteraceae

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