Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidus
ID:
18818

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 799 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018147



Common Names

  • Hairy Leontodon
  • Hairy Hawkbit
  • Rough Hawkbit


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Synonyms

  • Picris hispida All. [unknown]
  • Hedypnois hispida Huds. [unknown]
  • Virea hispida hispida [unknown]
  • Leontodon proteiformis proteiformis [unknown]
  • Leontodon hispidus hispidus [unknown]
  • Virea hispida Gray [unknown]
  • Thrincia hispida Roth [unknown]
  • Leontodon hispidus danubialis (Jacq.) Simonk. [unknown]
  • Leontodon hispidus glabratus (Koch) Bisch. [unknown]
  • Apargia hispida Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Leontodon hispidus (also called Rough Hawkbit, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of western Europe. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leontodon hispidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leontodon hispidus sub. hastilis (L.) Corb.
Leontodon hispidus sub. pseudoincanus (Hayek) Soó
Leontodon hispidus sub. brumatii (Rchb.) Wraber
Leontodon hispidus sub. montanus (Ball) Greuter
Leontodon hispidus sub. pseudocrispus (Bisch.) Greuter
Leontodon hispidus sub. hispidus
Leontodon hispidus sub. opimus (Koch) Finch & P.D.Sell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontodon hispidus has yellow flowers with a single row of ray florets and a single row of disc florets. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontodon hispidus is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in the spring. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Leontodon hispidus

Leontodon hispidus can be found in Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean.

Leontodon hispidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontodon hispidus?

Leontodon hispidus

What is the common name of Leontodon hispidus?

Hairy hawkbit

What is the habitat of Leontodon hispidus?

Leontodon hispidus is found in dry, open woods, and rocky slopes.

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