Status:
valid
Authors:
Norrl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 36(4): 98 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096252
Common Names
- Hieracium Dirmetum
- Dirmetum Hieracium
- Hieracium
Synonyms
- Hieracium nigrescens diremtum (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
Description
Hieracium diremtum (also called 'Direm's hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Alps and Carpathian Mountains. It has hairy stems and leaves that are lanceolate to ovate in shape. It prefers sunny, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium diremtum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium diremtum has daisy-like flowers with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium diremtum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Hieracium diremtum
Hieracium diremtum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Hieracium diremtum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium diremtum?
Hieracium diremtum
What type of plant is Hieracium diremtum?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium diremtum?
Woodland and meadows
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,