Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tunense
ID:
134128

Status:
valid

Authors:
Johanss. & Sam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 23: 332 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133457

Common Names

  • Tunja Hawkweed
  • Tunja Hieracium
  • Hieracium Tunense

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Description

Hieracium tunense (also called Tunic Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium tunense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium tunense has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium tunense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. To cultivate it, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and fertilize it once a month. The plant will bloom in late summer and early autumn.

Where to Find Hieracium tunense

Hieracium tunense can be found in the Alps, in France, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria.

Hieracium tunense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium tunense?

Hieracium tunense

What type of plant is Hieracium tunense?

It is an herbaceous perennial.

Where is Hieracium tunense native to?

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

Karl Johansson (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Johanss.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Samuelsson (1885-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:224392-1: Based on the initial data import