Hieracium multisigne
Local name: hårig triangelfibbla
Hårig triangelfibbla (Hieracium multisigne) is a rare perennial herb in the hawkweed family, characterized by its distinctive triangular-shaped leaves covered in dense, silvery hairs and bright yellow composite flowers. This specialized plant plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by providing nectar for endemic pollinators and helping stabilize soil in its fragmented habitat patches.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Hieracium
Hieracium multisigne belongs to the family Asteraceae, order Asterales, within the Magnoliopsida class.
Species Profile
Hårig triangelfibbla (Hieracium multisigne) is a rare perennial herb in the hawkweed family, characterized by its distinctive triangular-shaped leaves covered in dense, silvery hairs and bright yellow composite flowers. This specialized plant plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by providing nectar for endemic pollinators and helping stabilize soil in its fragmented habitat patches.
Hårig triangelfibbla (Hieracium multisigne) faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. Climate change poses an additional significant threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for this species' survival in its restricted range.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species is restricted to calcareous rocky outcrops and thin-soiled limestone plateaus at elevations between 200-600 meters. It typically grows in semi-open areas with sparse vegetation cover, often in crevices and ledges where competition from other plants is minimal.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Hårig triangelfibbla (Hieracium multisigne) faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. Climate change poses an additional significant threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for this species' survival in its restricted range.
Climate change impacts on alpine ecosystems
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Human disturbance and trampling
Invasive species competition
Limited genetic diversity due to small population size
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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 multisigne (Hieracium multisigne). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/harig-triangelfibbla