Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Endl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Cat. Horti Vindob. 1: 410. 1842 [Jul-Aug 1842] ; cf. D.J. Mabberley in Taxon, 33(3): 435. 1984
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118939
Common Names
- Rough Hawkbit
- Rough Leontodon
- Asper Hawkbit
Synonyms
- Scorzonera asperrima Willd. [unknown]
- Apargia strigosa M.Bieb. [unknown]
- Scorzonera hispida M.Bieb. [unknown]
- Leontodon crispus asperrimus (Willd.) Finch & P.D.Sell [unknown]
- Asterothrix asperrima Cass. [unknown]
- Podospermum asperrimum Sweet [unknown]
Description
Leontodon asperrimus (also called Rough Hawkbit, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and its stems can reach up to 40 cm in height. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Leontodon asperrimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leontodon asperrimus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leontodon asperrimus is a perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn, but they need to be kept moist and cool.
Where to Find Leontodon asperrimus
Leontodon asperrimus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, Morocco, and Algeria.
Leontodon asperrimus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leontodon asperrimus?
Leontodon asperrimus
What is the family of Leontodon asperrimus?
Asteraceae
Where is Leontodon asperrimus native to?
Europe
Species in the Leontodon genus
Leontodon taraxacoides,
Leontodon dentatus,
Leontodon longirostris,
Leontodon anomalus,
Leontodon dubius,
Leontodon hirtus,
Leontodon tingitanus,
Leontodon hispidus,
Leontodon djurdjurae,
Leontodon hyoseroides,
Leontodon incanus,
Leontodon bourgaeanus,
Leontodon crispus,
Leontodon maroccanus,
Leontodon atlanticus,
Leontodon hellenicus,
Leontodon saxatilis,
Leontodon kulczynskii,
Leontodon intermedius,
Leontodon pratensis,
Leontodon brancsikii,
Leontodon dubius,
Leontodon vegetus,
Leontodon hugueninii,
Leontodon ambiguus,
Leontodon pinetorum,
Leontodon graecus,
Leontodon boryi,
Leontodon biscutellifolius,
Leontodon rigens,
Leontodon farinosus,
Leontodon intermedius,
Leontodon libanoticus,
Leontodon berinii,
Leontodon dubius,
Leontodon kotschyi,
Leontodon siculus,
Leontodon tenuiflorus,
Leontodon pitardii,
Leontodon eriopodus,
Leontodon apulus,
Leontodon asperrimus,
Leontodon filii,
Leontodon rosani,
Leontodon tuberosus,
Leontodon boryi,
Leontodon siculus,
Leontodon stenocalathius,
Leontodon caucasicus,
Leontodon oxylepis,
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,