Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 [Willdenow] 3(3): 1574. 1803 [Apr-Dec 1803]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024566
Common Names
- Hieracium nigrescens
- Black Hawkweed
- Black Hieracium
Synonyms
- Hieracium nigrescens nigrescens [unknown]
Description
Hieracium nigrescens (also called black hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in desert and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium nigrescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dried flower in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium nigrescens sub. leontodontoides (Arv.-Touv. & Briq.) Zahn
Hieracium nigrescens sub. nigrescens
Hieracium nigrescens sub. nigrescentiforme Zahn
Hieracium nigrescens sub. rhaeticum (Fr.) Zahn
Hieracium nigrescens sub. pseudorhaeticum Zahn
Hieracium nigrescens sub. subpumilum (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium nigrescens sub. subneglectum (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium nigrescens sub. cochleare (Huter) Zahn
Hieracium nigrescens sub. subrhaeticum (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium nigrescens sub. pseudohalleri Zahn
Hieracium nigrescens sub. valpiorae (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium nigrescens sub. decipiens (Tausch) Zahn
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hieracium nigrescens are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, yellow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium nigrescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet soil. In the spring, the plant should be cut back to encourage new growth. Deadheading will also help to promote more blooms.
Where to Find Hieracium nigrescens
Hieracium nigrescens is found in the alpine regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Hieracium nigrescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium nigrescens?
Hieracium nigrescens
What is the common name of Hieracium nigrescens?
Black Hawkweed
What is the habitat of Hieracium nigrescens?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,