Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
33188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paul G.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 13(3): 609 (2001) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032517



Common Names

  • Oriental Leptorhynchos
  • Oriental False-mallow
  • Oriental False Mallow


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Description

Leptorhynchos orientalis (also called Oriental Hawkbit, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate and have toothed margins. The flowers are yellow and have a single head of ray florets. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leptorhynchos orientalis has been used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptorhynchos orientalis has bright yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptorhynchos orientalis is a shrub native to China and Japan. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a moist soil mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Leptorhynchos orientalis

Leptorhynchos orientalis can be found in China and Japan.

Leptorhynchos orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptorhynchos orientalis?

Leptorhynchos orientalis

What is the common name of Leptorhynchos orientalis?

Oriental Grass-dart

What is the distribution of Leptorhynchos orientalis?

Found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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-131444: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.