Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hraunense
ID:
88451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Omang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Ostenf. & Grontv. Fl. Iceland & Faeroes 152. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087780

Common Names

  • Hieracium Hraunense
  • Lava Hawkweed
  • Icelandic Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium hraunense (also called Icelandic hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Iceland and is found in grassy meadows, rocky slopes, and coastal cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium hraunense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium hraunense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium hraunense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Hieracium hraunense

Hieracium hraunense is native to the mountains of Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Alps. It is found in alpine and subalpine meadows, as well as in disturbed areas.

Hieracium hraunense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium hraunense?

Hieracium hraunense

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium hraunense?

Hieracium hraunense is native to Iceland.

What are the common uses of Hieracium hraunense?

Hieracium hraunense is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

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,

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