Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caucasicus
ID:
133241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Cat. Jard. Gorenki , ed. 2, 34 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132570



Common Names

  • Leontodon
  • Caucasian Hawkbit
  • Lion's Tooth


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Synonyms

  • Leontodon jailae Klokov [unknown]
  • Apargia hyoseridiflora Saut. ex Schur [unknown]
  • Apargia caucasica M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Leontodon repens Schur [illegitimate]
  • Leontodon caucasicus jailae (Klokov) Geltman [unknown]

Description

Leontodon caucasicus (also called Caucasian Leontodon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus Mountains. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leontodon caucasicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontodon caucasicus has yellow flowers that are 2-3 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontodon caucasicus 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 is drought tolerant once established. It can be divided in spring or fall.

Where to Find Leontodon caucasicus

Leontodon caucasicus is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia. It can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Leontodon caucasicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontodon caucasicus?

Leontodon caucasicus

What is the common name of Leontodon caucasicus?

Caucasian Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Leontodon caucasicus?

Grasslands, disturbed areas, and rocky outcrops

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