Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligasterum
ID:
1319086

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Johanss. & Sam.) T.Tyler

Source:
ipni

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 27(1): 46 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331540





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Description

Hieracium oligasterum (also called Oligaster Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to the Scandinavian countries, and is found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium oligasterum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used as a food source and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium oligasterum has yellow flowers with a white centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium oligasterum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Hieracium oligasterum

Hieracium oligasterum can be found in the mountains of Spain.

Hieracium oligasterum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium oligasterum?

Hieracium oligasterum

What is the common name of Hieracium oligasterum?

Oligaster Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium oligasterum?

It is native to the Scandinavian countries of Norway and Sweden

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

Karl Johansson (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Johanss.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Samuelsson (1885-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sam.' in the authors string.
Torbjörn Tyler (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Tyler' in the authors string.