Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax
Source:
gcc
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 51: 111 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045815
Common Names
- Hieracium vagneri
- Vagner's Hawkweed
- Vagner's Mouse-ear
Synonyms
- Hieracium zapalowiczii Uchtr. ex Zapał. [unknown]
Description
Hieracium vagneri (also called Wagner's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe. It has yellow flowers with a reddish-brown center and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist soils, usually near water, and is often found in wet meadows, marshes and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium vagneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium vagneri is a small yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to four leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium vagneri is a perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring. Seeds should be sown in a shallow container and covered lightly with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they reach a few inches in height. Cuttings can be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plants should be divided every few years to maintain their vigor.
Where to Find Hieracium vagneri
Hieracium vagneri is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in the temperate climates of the region.
Hieracium vagneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium vagneri?
Hieracium vagneri
What is the common name of Hieracium vagneri?
Vagner's Hawkweed
What are the medicinal uses of Hieracium vagneri?
It is used to treat fever, headaches, and skin conditions.
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,