Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitidum
ID:
42067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backh.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Monog. Hierac. 50. 1856 [Feb-Jul 1856]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041396

Common Names

  • Shiny Hawkweed
  • Shiny Mouse-ear
  • Shiny Hawk's-beard

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium saxifragum nitidum (Backh.f.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium nitidum (also called shining hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium nitidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium nitidum is a yellow daisy. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium nitidum is a perennial herb that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to Europe and is hardy in USDA zones 4-8. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The seedlings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Hieracium nitidum

Hieracium nitidum can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands in the European Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Hieracium nitidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium nitidum?

Hieracium nitidum

What is the common name of Hieracium nitidum?

Shiny Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium nitidum?

It is native to 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-140030: Based on the initial data import
James Backhouse (1825-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backh.f.' in the authors string.