Hieracium
Hawkweeds
Hieracium, commonly known as hawkweed, is a diverse genus of flowering plants within the Asteraceae family. Renowned for its vibrant yellow blooms and serrated leaves, these resilient perennials play vital roles in various ecosystems. Historically, different species have been explored in traditional medicine for their unique bioactive properties.
- Scientific name: Hieracium
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hieracium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, belonging to the genus Hieracia, is known by various traditional names across different languages. In the Netherlands, it is referred to as havikskruid, while in Germany, it is called Habichtskräuter. In Belarus, the name used is Ястрабок, and in Catalonia, it is known as Hieraci. Additionally, in Denmark, the plant is commonly called høgeurt.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nl | havikskruid | Wikidata |
| de | Habichtskräuter | Wikidata |
| be | Ястрабок | Wikidata |
| ca | Hieraci | Wikidata |
| da | høgeurt | Wikidata |
| el | Ιεράκιο | Wikidata |
| et | hunditubakas | Wikidata |
| frr | Noopruusen | Wikidata |
| hsb | Jatřobnik | Wikidata |
| ja | ヤナギタンポポ属 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hieracium has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins, flavonoids, phytosterols, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hieracium has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antiepileptic, Antimycotic, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepileptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimycotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hieracium has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastric diseases, intestinal diseases, skin diseases.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastric diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| intestinal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |