Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boryi
ID:
65608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064937



Common Names

  • Bory's Hawkbit
  • Bory's Leontodon
  • Bory's Hawkweed


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Description

Leontodon boryi (also called Bory's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae, native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leontodon boryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leontodon boryi is yellow and daisy-like, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontodon boryi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by division in autumn.

Where to Find Leontodon boryi

Leontodon boryi is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in this region.

Leontodon boryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontodon boryi?

Leontodon boryi

What is the common name of Leontodon boryi?

Bory's Hawkbit

What is the natural habitat of Leontodon boryi?

Grasslands, scrub, and open woodland

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,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:229258-1: Based on the initial data import