Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
varsugae
ID:
72206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schljakov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Fl. Murmansk. Obl. 5: 313, 431 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071535

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush
  • King Devil

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Description

Hieracium varsugae (also called Hieracium varsugae, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, ovate leaves with serrated margins. It is found in wet, tropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium varsugae is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium varsugae has small yellow flowers that are arranged in a corymb. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium varsugae is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Prune back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Hieracium varsugae

Hieracium varsugae is native to the Caucasus Mountains and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Hieracium varsugae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium varsugae?

Hieracium varsugae

What is the common name of Hieracium varsugae?

Varsugae

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium varsugae?

Grassy slopes

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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