Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longirostris
ID:
8316

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Finch & P.D.Sell) Talavera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Herb. Univ. Hisp. Fl. Selecta Cent. 1: 37 (1982), as 'longirrostris':.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007645



Common Names

  • Long-beaked Leontodon
  • Long-billed Hawkbit
  • Long-billed Leontodon


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Synonyms

  • Leontodon saxatilis longirostris (Finch & P.D.Sell) P.Silva [unknown]
  • Leontodon rothii Ball [unknown]
  • Colobium hispidum Roth [unknown]
  • Leontodon taraxacoides hispidus (Roth) Kerguélen [unknown]
  • Leontodon taraxacoides longirostris Finch & P.D.Sell [unknown]
  • Leontodon saxatilis hispidus (Roth) Castrov. & M.Laínz [unknown]
  • Leontodon saxatilis crassifolius (Welw. ex Mariz) P.Silva [unknown]

Description

Leontodon longirostris (also called Long-beaked Hawkbit, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a single, erect stem with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leontodon longirostris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontodon longirostris has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontodon longirostris is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Leontodon longirostris

Leontodon longirostris is native to Europe and can be found in grassy meadows.

Leontodon longirostris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontodon longirostris?

Leontodon longirostris

What type of plant is Leontodon longirostris?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Leontodon longirostris found?

It is found in Europe

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

Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.
Salvador Talavera (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Talavera' in the authors string.
Robert Alan Finch (1939-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Finch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961862-1: Based on the initial data import