Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tumescens
ID:
23675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Norrl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bidr. till Skand. Hier.-flora 80. 1888 ; et ex Dahlst. in Act. Hort. Berg. ii. 4 (1893) 88

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023004

Common Names

  • Tumescent Hawkweed
  • Hieracium tumescens
  • Tumescent Mouse-Ear

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium tumescens tumescens [unknown]
  • Hieracium atratum tumescens (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium tumescens (also called Tumescent hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium tumescens is a perennial herb that is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium tumescens is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium tumescens is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to divide the clumps every few years to keep the plants vigorous.

Where to Find Hieracium tumescens

Hieracium tumescens can be found in the mountains of central and northern Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Hieracium tumescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium tumescens?

Hieracium tumescens

What is the common name of Hieracium tumescens?

Tumescent Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium tumescens?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

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