Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nidense
ID:
19426

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Hanb.) Roffey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
London Cat. Brit. Pl. [H.C. Watson] ed. 11: 29, No. 1218. 1925 ; Pugsley in Journ. Linn.Soc. Lond., Bot., liv. 265 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018755

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Mountain Hawkweed
  • Nidus Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium laevigatum nidense (F.Hanb.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium rigidum nidense F.Hanb. [unknown]

Description

Hieracium nidense (also called the nest hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium nidense can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium nidense has small, yellow flowers with yellow disk florets and white ray florets. Its seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings are hairy and have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium nidense is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be divided in spring or fall to propagate.

Where to Find Hieracium nidense

Hieracium nidense is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Hieracium nidense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium nidense?

Hieracium nidense

What is the common name of Hieracium nidense?

Mountain Hawkweed

What type of plant is Hieracium nidense?

Perennial herb

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-118136: Based on the initial data import
John Roffey (1860-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roffey' in the authors string.
Frederick Janson Hanbury (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Hanb.' in the authors string.