Status:
valid
Authors:
(Elfstr.) Üksip
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 19: 480, cum descr. lat. (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028148
Common Names
- Iremel Hawkweed
- Iremel Hawk's-beard
- Hieracium iremelense
Synonyms
- Hieracium oncodes iremelense Elfstr. [unknown]
Description
Hieracium iremelense (also called Iremel Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus region. It has hairy, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in rocky, grassy meadows and is often used as a medicinal herb.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium iremelense has been used for ornamental purposes, as a ground cover, and as an ingredient in potpourri. It has also been used to make herbal teas and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium iremelense has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium iremelense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is best to sow the seeds in the fall and the seedlings will emerge in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Hieracium iremelense
Hieracium iremelense is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Hieracium iremelense FAQ
What is the growth rate of Hieracium iremelense?
Hieracium iremelense is a fast-growing plant, with a growth rate of up to 30 cm per year.
What is the ideal soil type for Hieracium iremelense?
Hieracium iremelense prefers well-drained, sandy, loamy soils with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
How much sunlight does Hieracium iremelense need?
Hieracium iremelense needs full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.
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,