Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigens
ID:
76020

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ait.) Paiva & Ormonde

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 46: 448 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075349



Common Names

  • Leontodon rigens
  • Rigid Hawkbit
  • Rigid Leontodon


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Description

Leontodon rigens (also called Rough hawkbit, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a thin stem, reaching heights of up to 1 meter, and its leaves are lanceolate and alternate. It is found in grasslands, open fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Leontodon rigens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leontodon rigens is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontodon rigens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame as soon as they are ripe. Division is best carried out in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Leontodon rigens

Leontodon rigens is found in the grasslands of Europe.

Leontodon rigens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontodon rigens?

Leontodon rigens

What is the common name of Leontodon rigens?

Stiff hawkbit

What type of plant is Leontodon rigens?

It is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.

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-32037: Based on the initial data import
Jorge Américo Rodrigues Paiva (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paiva' in the authors string.
José Eduardo Martins Ormonde (1943-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormonde' in the authors string.