Status:
valid
Authors:
Willk.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Hispan. 2: 217 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027449
Common Names
- Leontodon bourgaeanus
- Bourg's Hawkbit
- Bourg's Leontodon
Description
Leontodon bourgaeanus (also called Bourgeau's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry, rocky soils and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Leontodon bourgaeanus is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has bright yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used as an edible plant, with its leaves being eaten raw or cooked. Its roots can be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leontodon bourgaeanus is yellow, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leontodon bourgaeanus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the clumps can also be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Leontodon bourgaeanus
Leontodon bourgaeanus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas.
Leontodon bourgaeanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leontodon bourgaeanus?
Leontodon bourgaeanus
What is the common name of Leontodon bourgaeanus?
Bourgeau's Hawkbit
What is the habitat of Leontodon bourgaeanus?
It is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas
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,