Status:
valid
Authors:
Emb. & Maire
Source:
gcc
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Sc. Not. Maroc 17: 57. 1927
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000107715
Common Names
- Woolly Hawkbit
- Woolly Leontodon
- Hairy Hawkbit
Description
Leontodon eriopodus (also called Woolly Hawkbit, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This plant is found in dry, open areas, such as sandy washes, desert flats, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Leontodon eriopodus is a medicinal plant used for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leontodon eriopodus is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leontodon eriopodus is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a year.
Where to Find Leontodon eriopodus
Leontodon eriopodus can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Leontodon eriopodus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leontodon eriopodus?
Leontodon eriopodus
Where does Leontodon eriopodus grow?
Leontodon eriopodus is native to Europe and North Africa.
What type of soil does Leontodon eriopodus prefer?
Leontodon eriopodus prefers moist, well-drained soils.
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,