Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 102 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122523
Common Names
- Bourgae's Hawkweed
- Hieracium bourgaei
- Bourgae's Hieracium
Synonyms
- Hieracium bicolor bourgaei (Boiss.) Zahn [unknown]
Description
Hieracium bourgaei (also called Bourg's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other open areas, and has yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium bourgaei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory problems and skin conditions.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium bourgaei sub. baeticum (Arv.-Touv. & E.Rev.) Greuter
Hieracium bourgaei sub. palomerae (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium bourgaei sub. eliasii (Sudre) Greuter
Hieracium bourgaei sub. bourgaei
Hieracium bourgaei sub. vestitiforme (Zahn) O.Bolòs & Vigo
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium bourgaei is yellow and has a purple center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium bourgaei is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location to protect it from strong winds. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame.
Where to Find Hieracium bourgaei
Hieracium bourgaei is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and open woods.
Hieracium bourgaei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium bourgaei?
Hieracium bourgaei
What is the common name of Hieracium bourgaei?
Bourg's Hawkweed
Where is Hieracium bourgaei found?
Hieracium bourgaei is found in the western United States and Canada.
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,