Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huerganicum
ID:
130848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mateo

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Bol. Ci. Nat. R.I.D.E.A. 49: 126 (-127; fig. 1) (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130177

Common Names

  • Hieracium huerganicum
  • Huergas Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium huerganicum (also called Huerga's hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Pyrenees in Europe. It can grow up to 30 cm in height and has a woody stem with small, yellow flowers. It is found in open grasslands, alpine meadows and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium huerganicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium huerganicum is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium huerganicum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Hieracium huerganicum

Hieracium huerganicum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Hieracium huerganicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium huerganicum?

Hieracium huerganicum

What is the common name of Hieracium huerganicum?

Huerga's hawkweed

Where is Hieracium huerganicum found?

It is found in the Pyrenees Mountains of Spain

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,