CRCritically Endangered

Hieracium femsioense

Unknown

Overview

Hieracium femsioense is an extremely rare hawkweed species endemic to specific locations in Scandinavia, characterized by its distinctive yellow composite flowers and deeply lobed basal leaves with silvery undersides. This perennial herb plays a specialized role in its ecosystem as a nectar source for rare alpine pollinators and contributes to the unique botanical diversity of northern European montane flora.

Hieracium femsioense is critically endangered due to its extremely limited distribution in a single location in Sweden, making it highly vulnerable to habitat disturbance and environmental changes. The species faces ongoing threats from human activities and natural processes that could easily lead to its extinction given its tiny population size and restricted range.
Threat summary

Habitat

Hieracium femsioense occurs exclusively in rocky crevices and thin soils of exposed cliff faces and scree slopes at elevations between 800-1200 meters. The species requires specific microclimatic conditions found in north-facing limestone outcrops with consistent moisture from seepage and protection from direct sunlight.

Other threatened species in Asteraceae

Lamb's Succory

Arnoseris minima

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Hieracium femsioense classified as Critically Endangered?

Hieracium femsioense is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Hieracium femsioense is critically endangered due to its extremely limited distribution in a single location in Sweden, making it highly vulnerable to habitat disturbance and environmental changes. The species faces ongoing threats from human activities and natural processes that could easily lead to its extinction given its tiny population size and restricted range.

Where does Hieracium femsioense live?

Hieracium femsioense occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.

What are the main threats to Hieracium femsioense?

The main threats to Hieracium femsioense are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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