granlundsfibbla
Hieracium abiegni
Hieracium abiegni is a rare perennial hawkweed species endemic to specific montane regions, characterized by its distinctive pale yellow flower heads and deeply lobed basal leaves with silvery undersides. This specialized herbaceous plant plays a crucial role in its alpine ecosystem by providing nectar for high-altitude pollinators and serving as a host plant for several endemic invertebrate species.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Hieracium
granlundsfibbla belongs to the family Asteraceae, order Asterales, within the Magnoliopsida class.
Species Profile
Hieracium abiegni is a rare perennial hawkweed species endemic to specific montane regions, characterized by its distinctive pale yellow flower heads and deeply lobed basal leaves with silvery undersides. This specialized herbaceous plant plays a crucial role in its alpine ecosystem by providing nectar for high-altitude pollinators and serving as a host plant for several endemic invertebrate species.
Granlundsfibbla faces severe threats from habitat loss due to forestry practices and infrastructure development in its specialized montane environments. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, moist conditions this alpine hawkweed requires, while its extremely limited distribution makes populations vulnerable to local extinctions.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Specialized montane and subalpine environments, typically found in rocky outcrops, forest clearings, and meadows at higher elevations in Scandinavian mountain regions. Requires cool, moist conditions with well-drained soils and partial shade from surrounding coniferous forests.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Granlundsfibbla faces severe threats from habitat loss due to forestry practices and infrastructure development in its specialized montane environments. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, moist conditions this alpine hawkweed requires, while its extremely limited distribution makes populations vulnerable to local extinctions.
Climate change altering montane conditions
Extremely restricted range vulnerability
Habitat loss from forestry operations
Infrastructure development and urbanization
Recreational activities and trampling
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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). granlundsfibbla (Hieracium abiegni). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/granlundsfibbla