Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ten.) DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 104 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126150
Common Names
- Rosan's Hawkweed
- Rosan Hawkweed
- Rosan's Leontodon
Description
Leontodon rosani (also called Rosan's Hawkbit, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows to a height of 10-50 cm. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and grassy slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Leontodon rosani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leontodon rosani is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leontodon rosani is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C. It can be propagated from division in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a pot filled with moist soil. The divisions should be kept in a warm, bright area and watered regularly.
Where to Find Leontodon rosani
Leontodon rosani is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Leontodon rosani FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leontodon rosani?
Leontodon rosani
What are the common names of Leontodon rosani?
Rosan's Hawkbit, Rosan's Hawk's-beard
What is the natural habitat of Leontodon rosani?
Leontodon rosani is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas
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,