Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tingitanus
ID:
17505

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ball

Source:
gcc

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 16: 544 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016834



Common Names

  • Tingitana Hawkweed
  • Tingitana Leontodon
  • Tingitana Hawk's-beard


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Description

Leontodon tingitanus (also called Leontodon tingitanus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a basal rosette of pinnate leaves. Its flowers are yellow and clustered in umbels. It prefers sunny, dry habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leontodon tingitanus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leontodon tingitanus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontodon tingitanus is an evergreen perennial plant that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Leontodon tingitanus

Leontodon tingitanus is native to North Africa and can be found in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Leontodon tingitanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontodon tingitanus?

Leontodon tingitanus

What is the common name of Leontodon tingitanus?

Tingitanian Leontodon

What is the natural habitat of Leontodon tingitanus?

Leontodon tingitanus is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes in North Africa.

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-116289: Based on the initial data import
John Ball (1818-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ball' in the authors string.