Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigritum
ID:
11690

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Uechtr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Schles. Ges. Vaterl. Cult. 50: 162 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011019

Common Names

  • Hieracium Nigritum
  • Nigritum Hawkweed
  • Nigritum Hieracium

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Description

Hieracium nigritum (also called 'black hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium nigritum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium nigritum sub. nigritum
Hieracium nigritum sub. pseudeximium (Gus.Schneid.) Zahn
Hieracium nigritum sub. pseudostygium (Woł.) Zahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium nigritum is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium nigritum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps in early spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 3-8.

Where to Find Hieracium nigritum

Hieracium nigritum is native to Europe.

Hieracium nigritum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium nigritum?

Hieracium nigritum

What is the common name of Hieracium nigritum?

Nigritum Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium nigritum?

It is found in the temperate regions of Europe and North America.

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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: gcc-156668: Originally associated with wfo-0000057966
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-110679: Based on the initial data import
The Plant List version 1.1, record: gcc-156668: Originally associated with wfo-0000057966
Rudolf von Uechtritz (1838-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Uechtr.' in the authors string.