Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unguiferum
ID:
77556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hyl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. vii. n.° 1, 159 (1943).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076885

Common Names

  • Hieracium unguiferum
  • Glandular Hawkweed
  • Glandular Mouse-ear

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Description

Hieracium unguiferum (also called Yellow Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem with yellow flowers that bloom in summer and early autumn. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium unguiferum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium unguiferum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium unguiferum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the roots in the spring or by seed sown in the fall. The plant may also be propagated by cuttings taken in the spring.

Where to Find Hieracium unguiferum

Hieracium unguiferum is native to Europe and can be found in grassy areas such as meadows and pastures.

Hieracium unguiferum FAQ

What are the common names of Hieracium unguiferum?

Common names of Hieracium unguiferum include hooked hawkweed and hooked mouse-ear hawkweed.

What is the habitat of Hieracium unguiferum?

Hieracium unguiferum is native to Europe and is found in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

What are the medicinal uses of Hieracium unguiferum?

Hieracium unguiferum has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

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,