Status:
valid
Authors:
Ponert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 86(1-2): 39 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046022
Common Names
- Hieracium Borckae
- Borck's Hawkweed
- Borck's Hawkbit
Description
Hieracium borckae (also called Borck's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central America. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium borckae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium borckae has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium borckae is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Hieracium borckae
Hieracium borckae can be found in the mountains of the Cantabrian Range in Northern Spain.
Hieracium borckae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium borckae?
Hieracium borckae
What are the common names of Hieracium borckae?
Borck's Hawkweed
What is the habitat of Hieracium borckae?
Hieracium borckae is found in the alpine meadows of Central Europe.
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,