Status:
valid
Authors:
(Zahn) Sleumer
Source:
gcc
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 77(1): 142 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005725
Common Names
- Hieracium Niederleinii
- Niederleinii Hawkweed
- Niederleinii Mouse-ear Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium niederleinii niederleinii [unknown]
- Hieracium bangii niederleinii Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium frigidum elatius Griseb. [unknown]
- Hieracium lorentzianum subtucumanicum Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium niederleinii subcatamarcense Sleumer [unknown]
Description
Hieracium niederleinii (also called Niederlein's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5m in height. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium niederleinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium niederleinii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium niederleinii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and seedlings should be transplanted in the following spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade.
Where to Find Hieracium niederleinii
Hieracium niederleinii is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the wild in the region.
Hieracium niederleinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium niederleinii?
Hieracium niederleinii
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium niederleinii?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Alps.
What are the characteristics of Hieracium niederleinii?
Hieracium niederleinii is an evergreen perennial with small, yellow flowers and hairy leaves.
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,