Status:
valid
Authors:
Coss. & Durieu ex Batt. & Trab.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Fl. Algérie [Battandier & al.] 1(Dicot., fasc. 3): 541. 1889 [Nov-Dec 1889]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018458
Common Names
- Djurdjurae Leontodon
- Leontodon Djurdjurae
- Djurdjurae Daisy
Description
Leontodon djurdjurae (also called 'Djurdjura Hawkbit', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem, with a basal rosette of leaves and a terminal inflorescence. The leaves are lanceolate with entire margins and the flowers are yellow with a yellow center. It grows in open grasslands, roadsides and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Leontodon djurdjurae is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leontodon djurdjurae has yellow flowers that are typically 1-2 inches in diameter and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leontodon djurdjurae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Leontodon djurdjurae
Leontodon djurdjurae is native to the Balkans and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Leontodon djurdjurae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leontodon djurdjurae?
Leontodon djurdjurae
What is the common name of Leontodon djurdjurae?
Djurdjura Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Leontodon djurdjurae?
Leontodon djurdjurae is found in dry grasslands and scrublands of the Mediterranean region.
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,