Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.Christ.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Bot. Iceland 3(3): 269 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004705
Common Names
- Taraxacum declive
- Declive Dandelion
- Declive Hawkweed
Description
Taraxacum declive (also called Sloping Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has bright yellow flowers that grow in clusters and deeply lobed leaves. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum declive is a popular medicinal plant, used to treat a variety of ailments such as digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems. It is also used as a natural fertilizer, as its leaves contain high levels of nitrogen and other essential nutrients. Additionally, it can be used as a natural dye, as its flowers produce a yellow-green pigment.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum declive is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum declive is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it is best to use a soil that is slightly alkaline. It is important to keep the soil moist, but not wet. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. It is also important to fertilize the plant regularly to promote healthy growth.
Where to Find Taraxacum declive
Taraxacum declive is native to Europe and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and meadows.
Taraxacum declive FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum declive?
Taraxacum declive
What is the common name of Taraxacum declive?
Sloping Dandelion
What type of plant is Taraxacum declive?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum declive?
Grassy places, roadsides, and disturbed areas
What is the flowering season of Taraxacum declive?
Summer
Species in the Taraxacum genus
Taraxacum amborum,
Taraxacum cuspidifrons,
Taraxacum ochrospermum,
Taraxacum vestrobottnicum,
Taraxacum flugum,
Taraxacum ampliusculum,
Taraxacum dispar,
Taraxacum variegatum,
Taraxacum protractifolium,
Taraxacum annae,
Taraxacum peraccommodatum,
Taraxacum porphyranthum,
Taraxacum maeandriforme,
Taraxacum leucoglossum,
Taraxacum sigillatum,
Taraxacum subtenuiforme,
Taraxacum ischnolepis,
Taraxacum sacrificatum,
Taraxacum magnolevigatum,
Taraxacum aurorum,
Taraxacum euryphyllum,
Taraxacum carneocoloratum,
Taraxacum arquitenens,
Taraxacum bezidum,
Taraxacum promontoriorum,
Taraxacum schugnanicum,
Taraxacum kasachum,
Taraxacum uliginosum,
Taraxacum oxycentrum,
Taraxacum sagittifolium,
Taraxacum pictidum,
Taraxacum infestum,
Taraxacum pervalidum,
Taraxacum vanum,
Taraxacum enontekiense,
Taraxacum crassipes,
Taraxacum geirhildae,
Taraxacum balcanicum,
Taraxacum parvuliforme,
Taraxacum pieninicum,
Taraxacum pallidissimum,
Taraxacum pseudoroseum,
Taraxacum japonicum,
Taraxacum roseoflavescens,
Taraxacum thessalicum,
Taraxacum selenoides,
Taraxacum pastiniferum,
Taraxacum macilentum,
Taraxacum latisectum,
Taraxacum pseudosuecicum,
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,