Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bartl.) Roth
Source:
gcc
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Man. Bot. 3: 1129 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083582
Common Names
- Leontodon berinii
- Berin's Leontodon
- Toothed Hawkbit
Synonyms
- Apargia canescens Sieber ex DC. [unknown]
- Apargia arenaria Moretti ex DC. [unknown]
- Leontodon incanus arenarius Ball [unknown]
- Leontodon berinii Rchb. [unknown]
- Apargia berinii Bartl. [unknown]
- Apargia berinii Jan ex DC. [unknown]
Description
Leontodon berinii (also called Berin's Hawkbit, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Leontodon berinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leontodon berinii is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leontodon berinii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily propagated from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.
Where to Find Leontodon berinii
Leontodon berinii is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the wild in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Leontodon berinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leontodon berinii?
Leontodon berinii
What is the common name of Leontodon berinii?
Berin's Hawkbit
What is the natural habitat of Leontodon berinii?
Leontodon berinii is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
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,