Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudalpinum
ID:
67841

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nägeli & Peter) Prain

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. Suppl. 4: 118 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067170



Common Names

  • Alpine Hawkweed
  • Alpine Mouse-ear
  • Alpine Mouse-ear Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium cochlearioides pseudalpinum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium cochlearifolium pseudalpinum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium pseudalpinum (also called the False Alpine Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 15 cm in height. It is native to Europe and typically grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium pseudalpinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive issues, respiratory issues, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium pseudalpinum sub. cochlearioides Greuter
Hieracium pseudalpinum sub. pseudoglanduliferum (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pseudalpinum sub. pseudoschraderi (Dalla Torre & Sarnth.) Greuter
Hieracium pseudalpinum sub. piliferitropum (Harz & Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pseudalpinum sub. tissierei (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pseudalpinum sub. cimarollii (Zahn) Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium pseudalpinum is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a single seed inside. The seedling is a rosette of leaves, with a single stem and a yellow flower bud at the center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium pseudalpinum is a perennial plant that is native to the Alps. It can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is resistant to most pests and diseases. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Hieracium pseudalpinum

Hieracium pseudalpinum is found in the Alps, the Pyrenees, and the Carpathians.

Hieracium pseudalpinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium pseudalpinum?

Hieracium pseudalpinum

What is the common name of Hieracium pseudalpinum?

Pseudo-alpine Hawkweed

What is the family of Hieracium pseudalpinum?

Asteraceae

Where is Hieracium pseudalpinum found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

What is the habitat of Hieracium pseudalpinum?

It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

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

Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Carl Nägeli (1817-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nägeli' in the authors string.
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:221828-1: Based on the initial data import