Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riofrioi
ID:
133933

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pau & Font Quer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Iter Marocc. 1928: n.° 438 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133262

Common Names

  • Hieracium Riofrioi
  • Rio Frio Hawkweed
  • Riofrioi's Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium riofrioi (also called Rio Frio Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Andes Mountains. It is a low-growing plant with a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in rocky, grassy areas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium riofrioi is a medicinal plant used to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as its flowers are very attractive. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium riofrioi is a small, white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of narrow, grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium riofrioi is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Hieracium riofrioi

Hieracium riofrioi is native to the Mediterranean region.

Hieracium riofrioi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium riofrioi?

Hieracium riofrioi

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium riofrioi?

It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

What are the common uses of Hieracium riofrioi?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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-94073: Based on the initial data import
Pius Font i Quer (1888-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Font Quer' in the authors string.
Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.