Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diminuens
ID:
127720

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Norrl.) Norrl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 3(4): 87 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127049

Common Names

  • Diminuens Hawkweed
  • Hieracium diminuens
  • Diminuens Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium revocans Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium collinderi Johanss. [unknown]
  • Hieracium murorum diminuens Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium inflexipes Dahlst. [unknown]

Description

Hieracium diminuens (also called 'Diminuens', 'Diminuens-hawkweed' and 'Diminuens-hawkweed-daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, linear leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is commonly found in dry, rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium diminuens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium diminuens has yellow flowers with 5 petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium diminuens is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hieracium diminuens

Hieracium diminuens can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Hieracium diminuens FAQ

What are the common names of Hieracium diminuens?

Common names of Hieracium diminuens include small hawkweed and small hieracium.

What is the habitat of Hieracium diminuens?

Hieracium diminuens is found in dry, open areas such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed sites.

What is the flowering period of Hieracium diminuens?

Hieracium diminuens typically flowers from April to October.

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