ljus tassfibbla
Hieracium mallopodoides
Ljus tassfibbla (Hieracium mallopodoides) is a rare perennial hawkweed species characterized by its distinctive pale yellow flower heads and deeply lobed, grayish-green basal leaves with woolly undersides. This specialized alpine plant plays a crucial role in high-elevation ecosystems by providing nectar for endemic pollinators and helping stabilize rocky substrates with its robust root system.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Hieracium
ljus tassfibbla belongs to the family Asteraceae, order Asterales, within the Magnoliopsida class.
Species Profile
Ljus tassfibbla (Hieracium mallopodoides) is a rare perennial hawkweed species characterized by its distinctive pale yellow flower heads and deeply lobed, grayish-green basal leaves with woolly undersides. This specialized alpine plant plays a crucial role in high-elevation ecosystems by providing nectar for endemic pollinators and helping stabilize rocky substrates with its robust root system.
Hieracium mallopodoides faces severe threats primarily from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human activities. Climate change may further exacerbate these pressures by altering the specific ecological conditions this specialized plant requires.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species is restricted to exposed limestone cliffs and rocky crevices in subalpine and alpine zones, typically occurring between 1,800-2,400 meters elevation. It requires well-drained calcareous soils and thrives in areas with high UV exposure but protection from strong winds, often found in south-facing rock faces and scree slopes.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Hieracium mallopodoides faces severe threats primarily from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human activities. Climate change may further exacerbate these pressures by altering the specific ecological conditions this specialized plant requires.
Agricultural intensification
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Small population size and genetic bottlenecks
Climate change impacts
Urban development and infrastructure
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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). ljus tassfibbla (Hieracium mallopodoides). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/ljus-tassfibbla