Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Hanb.) Roffey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
London Cat. Brit. Pl. ed. 11, 26, n.° 1022 (1925);
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041518
Common Names
- Mountain Hawkweed
- Alpine Hawkweed
- Brigantum Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium lima brigantum F.Hanb. [unknown]
Description
Hieracium brigantum (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its yellow flowers and its lanceolate leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium brigantum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium brigantum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium brigantum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Cultivation requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Hieracium brigantum
Hieracium brigantum can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Hieracium brigantum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium brigantum?
Hieracium brigantum
What type of plant is Hieracium brigantum?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Hieracium brigantum found?
It is found in 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,