Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biscutellifolius
ID:
73219

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 103 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072548



Common Names

  • Leontodon Biscutellifolius
  • Biscutella-Leaved Hawkbit
  • Biscutella-Leaved Leontodon


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Synonyms

  • Apargia aspera Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]
  • Apargia caucasica Rchb. [unknown]
  • Leontodon asper Rchb. [unknown]
  • Leontodon asper (Waldst. & Kit.) Poir. [unknown]
  • Leontodon haussnechtii Uechtr. ex Hausskn. [unknown]

Description

Leontodon biscutellifolius (also called Biscutella-leaved Hawkbit, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leontodon biscutellifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontodon biscutellifolius has yellow flowers with a star-shaped center. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontodon biscutellifolius is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Leontodon biscutellifolius

Leontodon biscutellifolius is found in Europe.

Leontodon biscutellifolius FAQ

What are the common names of Leontodon biscutellifolius?

Common names of Leontodon biscutellifolius include Biscutellifolius Hawkbit and Biscutellifolius Leopard's-bane

What is the growth habit of Leontodon biscutellifolius?

Leontodon biscutellifolius is an upright, clump-forming perennial

What is the native range of Leontodon biscutellifolius?

Leontodon biscutellifolius is native to the Mediterranean region

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,