Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borealiforme
ID:
91705

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sell & C.West

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 71(4): 262, nom. (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091034



Common Names

  • Hieracium borealiforme
  • Northern Hawkweed
  • Boreal Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium pseudoboreale (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium leiocephalum pseudoboreale Nägeli & Peter [unknown]

Description

Hieracium borealiforme (also called Northern Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands, and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium borealiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium borealiforme is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium borealiforme is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions planted in a well-drained soil. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Hieracium borealiforme

Hieracium borealiforme is found in the northern parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Hieracium borealiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium borealiforme?

Hieracium borealiforme

What is the common name of Hieracium borealiforme?

Northern hawkweed

What type of plant is Hieracium borealiforme?

Perennial herb

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-47309: Based on the initial data import
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.
Cyril West (1887-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.West' in the authors string.