Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispus
ID:
32899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vill.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Prosp. Hist. Pl. Dauphiné : 34 (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032228



Common Names

  • Leontodon crispus
  • Curly Hawkbit
  • Crisp Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Apargia tergestina Hoppe ex DC. [unknown]
  • Apargia saxatilis Ten. [unknown]
  • Asterothrix crispa Fourr. [unknown]
  • Leontodon pratensis Lam. [unknown]
  • Leontodon crispus crispus [unknown]
  • Apargia crispa Willd. [unknown]
  • Apargia salina G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb. [unknown]
  • Leontodon crispus saxatilis (Ten.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Leontodon biscutellifolius cinerascens Ball [unknown]
  • Leontodon froedinii setulosus (Hal.) Kupicha [unknown]
  • Leontodon velebiticus Degen [unknown]
  • Leontodon hispidus Scop. [unknown]
  • Leontodon rossianus Degen & Lengyel [unknown]
  • Leontodon crispus setulosus (Hal.) Kupicha [unknown]

Description

Leontodon crispus (also called Curly Hawkbit, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It grows in moist grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Leontodon crispus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leontodon crispus sub. rossianus (Degen & Lengyel) Hayek

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leontodon crispus is yellow and has a daisy-like structure. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontodon crispus is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate air circulation and space for the plants to grow. Division can be done in the spring or fall by carefully digging up the clumps and dividing them into smaller sections. The divisions should be replanted immediately and watered well.

Where to Find Leontodon crispus

Leontodon crispus is native to Europe and can be found in the UK, France, Germany, and Italy.

Leontodon crispus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontodon crispus?

Leontodon crispus

What is the family of Leontodon crispus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Leontodon crispus?

Curly Hawkbit

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,