Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borzae
ID:
117478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nyár. & Zahn

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bul. Grad. Bot. Univ. Cluj 13: 63 (1934) (1933 publ. 1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116807

Common Names

  • Borza's Hawkweed
  • Borza's Hieracium
  • Borza's Mouse-ear

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Description

Hieracium borzae (also called Borza's hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall and has yellow flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium borzae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium borzae sub. borzae

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium borzae is yellow and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium borzae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Hieracium borzae

Hieracium borzae is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 3,000 to 5,000 meters.

Hieracium borzae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium borzae?

Hieracium borzae

What is the common name of Hieracium borzae?

Borza's Hawkweed

What is the family of Hieracium borzae?

Asteraceae

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-78189: Based on the initial data import
Erasmus Julius Nyárády (1881-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyár.' in the authors string.
Karl Hermann Zahn (1865-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahn' in the authors string.