hawkweeds
Hieracium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Hawkweeds, scientifically known as Hieracium, is a diverse genus of flowering plants within the Asteraceae family. Renowned for their vibrant, dandelion-like blooms, these resilient perennials offer significant medicinal potential. Historically utilized in herbalism, they possess bioactive compounds valued for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and various restorative properties in traditional medicine.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Hawkweed · Hawkweeds
- Scientific synonyms
- Heteropleura · Apatanthus · 5 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- hawkweed
- hawkweeds
Scientific Names
Accepted name
HieraciumSynonyms
- Heteropleura
- Apatanthus
- Stenotheca
- Mandonia
- Pachylepis
- Intybus
- Crepidopsis
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Habichtskräuter
- Niedriges Habichtskraut
- Habichtskraut
- Echte Habichtskräuter
- Habichtskraut
- Habichtskräuter
French:
- épervière
- épervières
- Épervière
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Its specific taxonomic identification is defined by the genus Hieracium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Hieracium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated throughout the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing across the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. The species also inhabits the islands of the Faroe Islands and Iceland. Furthermore, its presence is well-documented within the territory of Great Britain. Together, these locations define its primary geographical range in the north.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Hieracium has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins, Flavonoids, Phytosterols, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytosterols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Coumarins
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Phytosterols
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Terpenoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Hieracium has 8 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antiepileptic, Antimycotic, Antiviral.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepileptic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimycotic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antidiabetic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antiepileptic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antimycotic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antiviral
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Diuretic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Gastroprotective
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Hypotensive
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Medicinal Uses
Hieracium has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastric diseases, intestinal diseases, skin diseases.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| gastric diseases | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| intestinal diseases | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |