Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lugubre
ID:
70440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Johansson & Samuelsson, Dalarn. Hierac. Vulg. 43. 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069769

Common Names

  • Hieracium Lugubre
  • Mourning Hawkweed
  • Lugubre Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium lugubre (also called Hairy Hawkweed, Hairy Hawkbit, and Hairy Mouse-ear, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium lugubre has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat skin conditions, as well as to reduce inflammation and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium lugubre is a yellow-green disc floret with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium lugubre is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Hieracium lugubre

Hieracium lugubre can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests in Central and Southern Europe.

Hieracium lugubre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium lugubre?

Hieracium lugubre

What are the common names of Hieracium lugubre?

Devil's Paintbrush, Yellow Hawkweed

What type of plant is Hieracium lugubre?

Perennial

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,