Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vegetus
ID:
57317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Finch & P.D.Sell

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
R. A. Finch, P. D. Sell - in Sell & Murrell, Fl. Great Britain & Ireland 4. 2006 531

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056646



Common Names

  • Leontodon vegetus
  • Vegetable Hawkbit
  • Vegetable Leontodon


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Description

Leontodon vegetus (also called Green Hawkbit, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are lanceolate. It typically grows in sunny, moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leontodon vegetus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontodon vegetus has small yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brownlowia calciphila is a slow-growing, shrubby plant that can reach up to 1.5 m (5 ft) in height. It is best propagated from cuttings, as seeds are difficult to obtain. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and allowed to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Water sparingly, as the plant is prone to root rot. Brownlowia calciphila is hardy to USDA zones 9b-11.

Where to Find Leontodon vegetus

Brownlowia calciphila is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, specifically in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Leontodon vegetus FAQ

What type of plant is Leontodon vegetus?

Leontodon vegetus is a species of perennial herb in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Leontodon vegetus found?

Leontodon vegetus is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

What are the characteristics of Leontodon vegetus?

Leontodon vegetus is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It has lanceolate leaves and produces yellow flowers.

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-155313: Based on the initial data import
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.
Robert Alan Finch (1939-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Finch' in the authors string.