Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gemellum
ID:
65425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Almq. ex Elfstr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Hier. Alp. Mittl. Skand. 65. 1893

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064754

Common Names

  • Twin Hawkweed
  • Gemellum Hawkweed
  • Twin-Headed Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium amplifolium Almq. ex Elfstr. [unknown]
  • Hieracium gemellum gemellum [unknown]
  • Hieracium carpathicum gemellum (Elfstr.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium gemellum (also called Twin Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium gemellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium gemellum has yellow flowers with a white centre, small, black seeds and seedlings with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium gemellum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Hieracium gemellum

Hieracium gemellum is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Hieracium gemellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium gemellum?

Hieracium gemellum

What is the family of Hieracium gemellum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hieracium gemellum?

Twinned Hawkweed

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,