Status:
valid
Authors:
Nägeli & Peter
Source:
gcc
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Hierac. Mitt.-Eur. 2: 238 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064481
Common Names
- Misancin's Hawkweed
- Hieracium misancinum
- Misancin's Hawk-weed
Description
Hieracium misancinum (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium misancinum is a small perennial herb native to Europe. It has been used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, to treat skin diseases, and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium misaucinum sub. pseudogaudinii (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium misaucinum sub. prionatum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium misaucinum sub. misaucinum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium misancinum is a yellow-green color with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium misancinum is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with an established root system. Plant the sections in a well-drained, sandy soil and keep moist.
Where to Find Hieracium misancinum
Hieracium misancinum can be found in rocky and grassy places in the Alps and Carpathians.
Hieracium misancinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium misancinum?
Hieracium misancinum
What is the common name of Hieracium misancinum?
Misanchin's hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium misancinum?
Mountain meadows, alpine slopes, and open woodlands
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,