Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
leontopetalum
ID:
361979

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 312 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361311

Common Names

  • Leontice leontopetalum
  • Lion-petalled Leontice
  • Leontice

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Synonyms

  • Leontice brevibracteata St.-Lag. [unknown]

Description

Leontice leontopetalum (also called Lion's Foot, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flowers are yellow and bell-shaped. It grows in meadows, steppes, and other open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leontice leontopetalum is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leontice leontopetalum is white in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontice leontopetalum is a perennial herb native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is best grown in moist, well-draining soils in a sunny location. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Leontice leontopetalum

Leontice leontopetalum is native to Europe and can be found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Leontice leontopetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontice leontopetalum?

Leontice leontopetalum

What is the common name of Leontice leontopetalum?

Lion's Foot

What is the natural habitat of Leontice leontopetalum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Berberidaceae family

Achlys californica, Achlys japonica, Achlys triphylla, Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica,

References