Leontodon dubius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dubius
ID:
16254
Status:
valid
Authors:
Timb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Sci. Phys. Nat. Toulouse vi. (1883-84) 177
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015583
Common Names
- Leontodon dubius
- Doubtful Hawk's-beard
- Doubtful Hawkweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leontodon dubius (also called the dubious hawkbit, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe, and is found in grassland and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leontodon dubius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leontodon dubius is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Leontodon dubius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.
Where to Find Leontodon dubius
Leontodon dubius can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides in Europe and North America.
Leontodon dubius FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Leontodon dubius?
Leontodon dubius is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
What type of soil does Leontodon dubius prefer?
Leontodon dubius prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the growth rate of Leontodon dubius?
Leontodon dubius has a slow to moderate growth rate.
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,