Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoppe & Hornsch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Deutschl. Fl. (Sturm), Abt. I, Phanerog. Band 11(Heft 41): [unnumbered text & plate?]. 1821
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001580
Common Names
- Taraxacum Leontodon
- Taraxacum Hawkweed
- Taraxacum Dandelion
Synonyms
- Leontodon taraxacoides taraxacoides [unknown]
- Leontodon taraxacoides taraxacoides [unknown]
- Leontodon saxatilis major (Boiss.) Maire [unknown]
Description
Leontodon taraxacoides (also called Common Hawkbit, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species in the Asteraceae family. It has a thin, branching stem and can grow up to 60 cm tall. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Leontodon taraxacoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leontodon taraxacoides is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leontodon taraxacoides is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Leontodon taraxacoides
Leontodon taraxacoides is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Leontodon taraxacoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leontodon taraxacoides?
Leontodon taraxacoides
What is the common name of Leontodon taraxacoides?
Dandelion-leaved Leontodon
What is the natural habitat of Leontodon taraxacoides?
Leontodon taraxacoides is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes 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,