Hieracium semicanipes
Local name: bräckefibbla
Bräckefibbla (Hieracium semicanipes) is a rare perennial hawkweed species characterized by its distinctive semi-stalked leaves and pale yellow composite flowers that bloom in late summer. This specialized plant serves as an important nectar source for endemic alpine insects and contributes to the genetic diversity of high-altitude plant communities in Scandinavian mountain ecosystems.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Hieracium
Hieracium semicanipes belongs to the family Asteraceae, order Asterales, within the Magnoliopsida class.
Species Profile
Bräckefibbla (Hieracium semicanipes) is a rare perennial hawkweed species characterized by its distinctive semi-stalked leaves and pale yellow composite flowers that bloom in late summer. This specialized plant serves as an important nectar source for endemic alpine insects and contributes to the genetic diversity of high-altitude plant communities in Scandinavian mountain ecosystems.
Hieracium semicanipes faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional pressure on its specialized habitat requirements.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Bräckefibbla inhabits narrow rocky ledges and crevices in calcareous cliff faces at elevations between 800-1200 meters in the Scandinavian mountains. The species requires specific microclimatic conditions found in north-facing rock formations where snow melt provides consistent moisture during the brief growing season.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Hieracium semicanipes faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional pressure on its specialized habitat requirements.
Extremely small population size and restricted range
Habitat loss from agricultural intensification
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Climate change impacts on habitat suitability
Invasive plant species competition
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Hieracium semicanipes (Hieracium semicanipes). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/brackefibbla