Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuiflorus
ID:
95657

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaudin) Rchb.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. Germ. Excurs. : 853

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094986



Common Names

  • Leontodon tenuiflorus
  • Slender-flowered Leontodon
  • Slender-flowered Hawkbit


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Description

Leontodon tenuiflorus (also called Slender Hawkbit, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leontodon tenuiflorus is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive yellow flowers and is also used as a ground cover and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontodon tenuiflorus has yellow flowers with a single row of petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontodon tenuiflorus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Leontodon tenuiflorus

Leontodon tenuiflorus is native to the temperate forests of Europe.

Leontodon tenuiflorus FAQ

What are the common names for Leontodon tenuiflorus?

The common names for Leontodon tenuiflorus are Slender Hawkbit and Slender Leontodon.

Where does Leontodon tenuiflorus grow?

Leontodon tenuiflorus is native to Europe and North America.

What are the traditional uses of Leontodon tenuiflorus?

Leontodon tenuiflorus has traditionally been used as an herbal remedy for skin problems and digestive issues.

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-51179: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Jean-François-Aimé-Philippe Gaudin (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudin' in the authors string.