Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brancsikii
ID:
49207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holuby

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048536



Common Names

  • Leontodon
  • Brancsik's Hawkbit
  • Hawkbit


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Synonyms

  • Leontodon richenii Murr [unknown]

Description

Leontodon brancsikii (also called Brancsik's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leontodon brancsikii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontodon brancsikii has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontodon brancsikii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7.

Where to Find Leontodon brancsikii

Leontodon brancsikii can be found in Central and Eastern Europe.

Leontodon brancsikii FAQ

What are the common names for Leontodon brancsikii?

Leontodon brancsikii is commonly known as Brancsik's hawkbit.

What is the natural habitat of Leontodon brancsikii?

Leontodon brancsikii is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

What is the growth habit of Leontodon brancsikii?

Leontodon brancsikii is an upright, clump-forming perennial that grows up to 2 feet tall.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-147028: Based on the initial data import
Josef Ludovit Holuby (1836-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holuby' in the authors string.