Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incanus
ID:
24424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrank

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Baier. Reise 14; DC. Fl. Fr. iv. 56.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023753



Common Names

  • Leontodon incanus
  • Hoary Hawkbit
  • Hoary Leontodon


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Synonyms

  • Apargia incana subglabrata Ambrosi [unknown]

Description

Leontodon incanus (also called Inky Leontodon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in rocky, dry and sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leontodon incanus has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. It is also used as a natural fertilizer and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leontodon incanus sub. incanus
Leontodon incanus sub. albanicus F.K.Mey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leontodon incanus is yellow with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontodon incanus is a perennial plant that is grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between plants.

Where to Find Leontodon incanus

Leontodon incanus can be found in Europe, including France, Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Leontodon incanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontodon incanus?

Leontodon incanus

What is the common name of Leontodon incanus?

Yellow Hawkbit

What is the natural habitat of Leontodon incanus?

Grassy meadows, pastures, and roadsides

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