Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Haegi
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Australia 3: 1558 (1986): (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020971
Common Names
- Leptorhynchos scaber
- Scaber Leptorhynchos
- Rough-leaved Leptorhynchos
Synonyms
- Leptorhynchos rhytidanthe DC. [unknown]
- Leptorhynchos scabrus (Benth.) Haegi [unknown]
- Leptorhynchos medius A.Cunn. [unknown]
- Leptorhynchos medius A.Cunn. ex DC. [deprecated]
- Rhytidanthe scabra Benth. [unknown]
Description
Leptorhynchos scaber (also called the Rough-leaved Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and rough, hairy leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is usually found in dry grasslands and on roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Leptorhynchos scaber has a variety of uses, including as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover in landscaping, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptorhynchos scaber has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptorhynchos scaber is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be used, but they require a period of cold stratification before they will germinate.
Where to Find Leptorhynchos scaber
Leptorhynchos scaber can be found in dry, open areas in the western United States, from California to Arizona and New Mexico.
Leptorhynchos scaber FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptorhynchos scaber?
Leptorhynchos scaber
What is the common name of Leptorhynchos scaber?
Rough Leptorhynchos
Where does Leptorhynchos scaber grow?
Leptorhynchos scaber is native to the western United States and northern Mexico.
Species in the Leptorhynchos genus
Leptorhynchos nitidulus,
Leptorhynchos tetrachaetus,
Leptorhynchos scaber,
Leptorhynchos linearis,
Leptorhynchos orientalis,
Leptorhynchos waitzia,
Leptorhynchos squamatus,
Leptorhynchos baileyi,
Leptorhynchos melanocarpus,
Leptorhynchos tenuifolius,
Leptorhynchos elongatus,
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,