Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helsingicum
ID:
117242

Status:
valid

Authors:
Almq. ex Johanss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. xxviii. n.° 7, 70 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116571

Common Names

  • Hieracium helsingicum
  • Helsinki Hawkweed
  • Helsinki Hawk's-beard

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Description

Hieracium helsingicum (also called Helsing's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and toothed leaves. It is native to Europe and is commonly found in meadows, grasslands and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium helsingicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium helsingicum is yellow and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium helsingicum is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hieracium helsingicum

Hieracium helsingicum can be found in the northern parts of Europe, including Finland, Sweden, and Norway.

Hieracium helsingicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium helsingicum?

Hieracium helsingicum

What is the common name of Hieracium helsingicum?

Helsinki Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium helsingicum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

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

Sigfrid Oskar Immanuel Almquist (1844-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almq.' in the authors string.
Karl Johansson (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Johanss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:218291-1: Based on the initial data import