Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
piranhae
ID:
1333502

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.E.Nilsson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 34(3): 274 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345956


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Description

Hieracium piranhae (also called Piranha Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, open grasslands. It is an herbaceous perennial with small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium piranhae is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium piranhae has yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium piranhae is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Hieracium piranhae

Hieracium piranhae is native to Sweden and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Dalarna and Gävleborg.

Hieracium piranhae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium piranhae?

Hieracium piranhae

What is the common name of Hieracium piranhae?

Piranhae Hieracium

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium piranhae?

Hieracium piranhae is native to the alpine meadows of the Alps

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

Tommy E. Nilsson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.E.Nilsson' in the authors string.