Status:
valid
Authors:
Maire
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 1924, xv. 105.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096213
Common Names
- Pitard's Hawk's-beard
- Leontodon pitardii
- Pitard's Leontodon
Description
Leontodon pitardii (also called Pitard's Hawkbit, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Leontodon pitardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leontodon pitardii flowers are yellow, with a single head of ray florets and a central disc of tubular florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves that are deeply lobed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leontodon pitardii is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Leontodon pitardii
Leontodon pitardii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.
Leontodon pitardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leontodon pitardii?
Leontodon pitardii
What is the family of Leontodon pitardii?
Asteraceae
Where is Leontodon pitardii native to?
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,