Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenocalathius
ID:
131907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 97: 260 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131236



Common Names

  • Steno's Leontodon
  • Steno's Hawkbit
  • Steno's Toothwort


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Description

Leontodon stenocalathius (also called Stenocalathus Leontodon, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a rosette of small, ovate to lanceolate leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leontodon stenocalathius is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, and is also used as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontodon stenocalathius has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontodon stenocalathius is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Leontodon stenocalathius

Leontodon stenocalathius can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Leontodon stenocalathius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontodon stenocalathius?

Leontodon stenocalathius

What is the common name of Leontodon stenocalathius?

Narrow-calyx Hawkbit

What is the natural habitat of Leontodon stenocalathius?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

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