Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insigne
ID:
49651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backh.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Phytologist 4: 806. 1853

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048980

Common Names

  • Insigne Hawkweed
  • Insigne Hieracium
  • Insigne Mouse-ear

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Description

Hieracium insigne (also called 'southern hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, light green leaves. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium insigne is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium insigne is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, thin, green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium insigne is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Hieracium insigne

Hieracium insigne is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Hieracium insigne FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium insigne?

Hieracium insigne

What is the common name of Hieracium insigne?

No common name

Where is Hieracium insigne found?

It is found in 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-147490: Based on the initial data import
James Backhouse (1825-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backh.f.' in the authors string.