Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaciale
ID:
94036

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 677. 1851

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093365

Common Names

  • Glacial Hawkweed
  • Hieracium Glaciale
  • Snow Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium glaciale (also called alpine hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It is found in alpine and subalpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium glaciale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive issues, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Hieracium glaciale has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium glaciale is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered spot, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It is also drought tolerant, but will flower more profusely with regular watering.

Where to Find Hieracium glaciale

Hieracium glaciale can be found in the mountains of Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Hieracium glaciale FAQ

What are the common names of Hieracium glaciale?

Common names of Hieracium glaciale include alpine hawkweed and alpine-hawkweed.

What is the growth habit of Hieracium glaciale?

Hieracium glaciale is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 meters in height.

What is the native range of Hieracium glaciale?

Hieracium glaciale is native to 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-49586: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.