Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
varangerense
ID:
89764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elfstr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. xx. III. n. 1 (1894) 31, ad c

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089093



Common Names

  • Varrangerense Hieracium
  • Hieracium Varrangerense
  • Varrangerense's Hieracium


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium gracilentum varangerense Elfstr. [unknown]
  • Hieracium nigrescens varangerense (Elfstr.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium varangerense (also called Varanger Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Arctic regions of Europe and grows in meadows and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium varangerense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium varangerense has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium varangerense is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed in fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Hieracium varangerense

Hieracium varangerense is found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.

Hieracium varangerense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium varangerense?

Hieracium varangerense

What is the common name of Hieracium varangerense?

Varangerense Hawkweed

Where is Hieracium varangerense found?

Hieracium varangerense is found in Europe, including Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-45411: Based on the initial data import
Marten Elfstrand (1859-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elfstr.' in the authors string.