Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tanense
ID:
132229

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elfstr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. xx. III. 1 (1894) 14

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131558

Common Names

  • Hieracium tanense
  • Alpine Hawkweed
  • Mountain Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium nigrescens tanense (Elfstr.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium tanense (also called Tan's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium tanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium tanense is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium tanense is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. Plant the seeds in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn to propagate.

Where to Find Hieracium tanense

Hieracium tanense is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Hieracium tanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium tanense?

Hieracium tanense

What is the common name of Hieracium tanense?

Tan's hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium tanense?

Hieracium tanense is found in rocky and grassy areas of the Balkans

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-92424: Based on the initial data import
Marten Elfstrand (1859-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elfstr.' in the authors string.