Status:
valid
Authors:
Mráz
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. 36(3): 329 (2001) (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004948
Common Names
- Hieracium borsanum
- Borsan's Hawkweed
- Borsan's Mouse-Ear
Description
Hieracium borsanum (also called Borsan's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia, typically found in moist, grassy areas. It has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and a white halo, and its leaves are dark green and deeply lobed.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium borsanum is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, respiratory infections, and skin disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium borsanum is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium borsanum is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring and should be kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Hieracium borsanum
Hieracium borsanum can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Hieracium borsanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium borsanum?
Hieracium borsanum
What is the common name of Hieracium borsanum?
Borsan's Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium borsanum?
Hieracium borsanum is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
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,