Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graecus
ID:
64253

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 39 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063582



Common Names

  • Leontodon graecus
  • Leontodon Graecus
  • Leontodon Graecus


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Synonyms

  • Leontodon graecus graecus [unknown]
  • Leontodon graecus heldreichianus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Leontodon heldreichianus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Leontodon heldreichianus (Boiss.) Halácsy [unknown]
  • Leontodon crispus graecus (Boiss. & Heldr.) Hayek [unknown]
  • Apargia aspera Spruner ex Nyman [unknown]

Description

Leontodon graecus (also called Greek Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and an erect stem with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leontodon graecus is an edible plant that is used in salads and as a vegetable. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontodon graecus has small yellow flowers with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontodon graecus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It can also be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Leontodon graecus

Leontodon graecus is native to Greece and can be found in the Greek islands and mainland.

Leontodon graecus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontodon graecus?

Leontodon graecus

What is the common name of Leontodon graecus?

Greek Dandelion

What type of plant is Leontodon graecus?

Herbaceous perennial

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-2055: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.