Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urticifrons
ID:
38147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 1(7): 35 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037476



Common Names

  • Hieracium urticifrons
  • Nettle-leaved Hawkweed
  • Nettle-leaved Mouse-ear


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium sylvaticum urticifrons Dahlst. [unknown]

Description

Hieracium urticifrons (also called Nettle-Leaved Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is a short plant that can reach up to 1 m in height and is found in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium urticifrons is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium urticifrons has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium urticifrons is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and North America. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of about 30 cm (12 in). The plant can also be propagated by division in early spring or late autumn.

Where to Find Hieracium urticifrons

Hieracium urticifrons is found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Hieracium urticifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium urticifrons?

Hieracium urticifrons

What is the common name of Hieracium urticifrons?

Urticifrons

What is the native range of Hieracium urticifrons?

Europe

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,