Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Panero
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 36: 139 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000104968
Common Names
- Prairie Dandelion
- Lodicatus Dandelion
- Pappobolus Dandelion
Description
Pappobolus lodicatus (also called 'Lodic Pappobolus', among many other common names) is an herb native to Europe. It grows to a height of 10-50 cm and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pappobolus lodicatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pappobolus lodicatus is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are green and have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pappobolus lodicatus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It is easily propagated from seed, cuttings, or division of the rootstock. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Pappobolus lodicatus
Pappobolus lodicatus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Pappobolus lodicatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pappobolus lodicatus?
Pappobolus lodicatus
What is the common name of Pappobolus lodicatus?
Lodic Pappobolus
What is the natural habitat of Pappobolus lodicatus?
Grassy meadows, pastures, and roadsides
Species in the Pappobolus genus
Pappobolus sagasteguii,
Pappobolus hypargyreus,
Pappobolus verbesinoides,
Pappobolus verbesinoides,
Pappobolus schillingii,
Pappobolus microphyllus,
Pappobolus discolor,
Pappobolus sanchezii,
Pappobolus imbaburensis,
Pappobolus stuebelii,
Pappobolus viridior,
Pappobolus ecuadoriensis,
Pappobolus smithii,
Pappobolus matthewsii,
Pappobolus acutifolius,
Pappobolus lehmannii,
Pappobolus subniveus,
Pappobolus acuminatus,
Pappobolus argenteus,
Pappobolus youngiorum,
Pappobolus senex,
Pappobolus robinsonii,
Pappobolus lanatus,
Pappobolus nigrescens,
Pappobolus storkhortonianus,
Pappobolus davidii,
Pappobolus lodicatus,
Pappobolus decumbens,
Pappobolus cajamarcensis,
Pappobolus jelskii,
Pappobolus hypargyreus,
Pappobolus woodsonianus,
Pappobolus senex,
Pappobolus cinerascens,
Pappobolus andinus,
Pappobolus hutchisonii,
Pappobolus amoenus,
Pappobolus juncosae,
Pappobolus mollicomus,
Pappobolus macranthus,
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,