Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
libanoticus
ID:
83478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082807



Common Names

  • Lebanese Hawkbit
  • Lebanon Leontodon
  • Lebanese Leontodon


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Description

Leontodon libanoticus (also called Lebanese Hawkbit, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of about 30 cm and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and shrublands, and is adapted to a wide range of temperatures and altitudes.

Uses & Benefits

Leontodon libanoticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is known to attract beneficial insects, and it can help to improve the soil quality.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontodon libanoticus has yellow flowers with a single head of ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontodon libanoticus is a perennial herb native to the Middle East. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Leontodon libanoticus

Leontodon libanoticus is native to the Lebanon region and can be found in the wild in this region.

Leontodon libanoticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontodon libanoticus?

Leontodon libanoticus

What is the natural habitat of Leontodon libanoticus?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Leontodon libanoticus?

Late spring to early summer

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-39306: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.