Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
leontodontoides
ID:
75641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ball

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 11: 371 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074970



Common Names

  • Leontodon-like Cat's Ear
  • Leontodon-like Hawkweed
  • Leontodon-like Mouse-ear Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hypochaeris laevigata leontodontoides (Ball) Litard. & Maire [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris leontodontoides villosa Maire [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris leontodontoides leontodontoides [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris leontodontoides atlantica A.Galán, E.Castro & Vicente Orell. [unknown]

Description

Hypochaeris leontodontoides (also called Lion's Tooth, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hypochaeris leontodontoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypochaeris leontodontoides is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypochaeris leontodontoides is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall and allowed to overwinter in the soil. The plants will emerge in the spring and can be divided in the second year. The plants can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Hypochaeris leontodontoides

Hypochaeris leontodontoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in meadows and grasslands.

Hypochaeris leontodontoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypochaeris leontodontoides?

Hypochaeris leontodontoides

What is the family of Hypochaeris leontodontoides?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hypochaeris leontodontoides?

Lion's tooth

Species in the Hypochaeris genus

Hypochaeris cretensis, Hypochaeris thrincioides, Hypochaeris acaulis, Hypochaeris glabra, Hypochaeris sardoa, Hypochaeris balbisii, Hypochaeris saldensis, Hypochaeris sessiliflora, Hypochaeris albiflora, Hypochaeris eriolaena, Hypochaeris melanolepis, Hypochaeris catharinensis, Hypochaeris claryi, Hypochaeris sardoa, Hypochaeris clarionoides, Hypochaeris maculata, Hypochaeris arenaria, Hypochaeris grandidentata, Hypochaeris facchiniana, Hypochaeris tenuifolia, Hypochaeris mucida, Hypochaeris incana, Hypochaeris variegata, Hypochaeris nahuelvutae, Hypochaeris spathulata, Hypochaeris setosa, Hypochaeris grisebachii, Hypochaeris ciliata, Hypochaeris chubutensis, Hypochaeris apargioides, Hypochaeris robertia, Hypochaeris parodii, Hypochaeris palustris, Hypochaeris elata, Hypochaeris patagonica, Hypochaeris achyrophorus, Hypochaeris arachnoides, Hypochaeris hookeri, Hypochaeris lutea, Hypochaeris dolosa, Hypochaeris confusa, Hypochaeris rutea, Hypochaeris meyeniana, Hypochaeris alba, Hypochaeris caespitosa, Hypochaeris microcephala, Hypochaeris angustifolia, Hypochaeris leontodontoides, Hypochaeris tenuiflora, Hypochaeris hohenackeri,

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-31677: Based on the initial data import
John Ball (1818-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ball' in the authors string.