Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boliviense
ID:
28213

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia 9: 173 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027542

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Bolivian Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Pilosella boliviensis (Wedd.) Sch.Bip. & F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Hieracium sordidum sordidum [unknown]
  • Pilosella boliviensis (Wedd.) Sch.Bip. [deprecated]
  • Hieracium boliviense boliviense [unknown]
  • Hieracium boliviense Arv.-Touv. [unknown]
  • Hieracium boliviense Kuntze [unknown]
  • Crepis boliviensis Wedd. [unknown]
  • Hieracium sordidum Griseb. [unknown]
  • Hieracium boliviense glabrescens Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium boliviense (also called Bolivian Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has bright yellow flowers and grows in moist, grassy habitats. It can be found in the mountains of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium boliviense is used to make a tea that can be used as a natural remedy for digestive problems, headaches, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium boliviense is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are green, with long, thin stems and pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium boliviense is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Hieracium boliviense

Hieracium boliviense can be found in South America, particularly in the country of Bolivia.

Hieracium boliviense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium boliviense?

Hieracium boliviense

What is the common name of Hieracium boliviense?

Bolivian Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium boliviense?

It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats

Species in the Hieracium genus

Hieracium aragonense, Hieracium convergens, Hieracium claricolor, Hieracium criniculosum, Hieracium amphichnoum, Hieracium shoolbredii, Hieracium trachlosimum, Hieracium phaedrocheilon, Hieracium irasuense, Hieracium moravicum, Hieracium glaucopsis, Hieracium gigantum, Hieracium calliglaucum, Hieracium subfusciviride, Hieracium villattingense, Hieracium supernatum, Hieracium austurgilense, Hieracium cuspididentatum, Hieracium adspersum, Hieracium grandifolium, Hieracium hypochoeroides, Hieracium spathulatum, Hieracium stenolomoides, Hieracium berganum, Hieracium guthnikianum, Hieracium glanduliceps, Hieracium semianglicum, Hieracium amplificatum, Hieracium subacuens, Hieracium lanifolium, Hieracium sanguineum, Hieracium palenicae, Hieracium webbianum, Hieracium lugae-pljussae, Hieracium argospathum, Hieracium breconicola, Hieracium turritifolium, Hieracium sermonikense, Hieracium pedunculare, Hieracium parnassi, Hieracium exaltans, Hieracium ruminosiforme, Hieracium carpetanum, Hieracium subanfractum, Hieracium albiduliforme, Hieracium pallidivirens, Hieracium niveicuspis, Hieracium asteroloma, Hieracium pollinense, Hieracium azerbaijanense,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-126619: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.