Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vasconicum
ID:
2698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord. ex Martrin-Donos

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tarn : 452

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002027

Common Names

  • Vasconian Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed
  • Hieracium

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium laurinum vasconicum (Martrin-Donos) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium dolosum vasconicum (Martrin-Donos) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium vasconicum (also called Basque hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Pyrenees. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium vasconicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium vasconicum sub. amygdalinum (Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.) Greuter
Hieracium vasconicum sub. hypericifolium (Arv.-Touv.) Greuter
Hieracium vasconicum sub. subhispidum (Arv.-Touv.) Greuter
Hieracium vasconicum sub. lactescens (Rouy) Greuter
Hieracium vasconicum sub. stenoprionatum (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium vasconicum sub. tauryniae (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium vasconicum sub. dolosum (Burnat & Gremli) Greuter
Hieracium vasconicum sub. laureolum (Arv.-Touv.) Greuter
Hieracium vasconicum sub. pseudoboreale (Grecescu) Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium vasconicum is a small yellow disc floret, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.3 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium vasconicum is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Deadheading the flowers will help to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Hieracium vasconicum

Hieracium vasconicum is native to the Pyrenees Mountains in Spain and France.

Hieracium vasconicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium vasconicum?

Hieracium vasconicum

What is the common name of Hieracium vasconicum?

Vasconian hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium vasconicum?

Grasslands, meadows, and pastures

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

Claude Thomas Alexis Jordan (1814-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jord.' in the authors string.
Julien Victor de Martrin-Donos (1800-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martrin-Donos' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:224569-1: Based on the initial data import