Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gentile
ID:
55672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rail.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Rail. in Arch. Soc. Zool. Bot. Fenn. Vanamo 14. 1960 36 1960

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055001



Common Names

  • Gentle Dandelion
  • Gentle Hawkweed
  • Gentle Plumeless Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum leontodontoides Sahlin [unknown]
  • Taraxacum latistriatum Rail. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum catameristum Sahlin [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum gentile (also called Gentle Taraxacum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in meadows, pastures, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum gentile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a bee forage plant due to its high nectar production. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum gentile is yellow and daisy-like, with many petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum gentile is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady locations. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a moist, well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil in a shady location.

Where to Find Taraxacum gentile

Taraxacum gentile is native to Europe, from the British Isles to the Caucasus and from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean.

Taraxacum gentile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum gentile?

Taraxacum gentile

What is the family of Taraxacum gentile?

Asteraceae

What is the distribution of Taraxacum gentile?

Europe and North Africa

What is the habitat of Taraxacum gentile?

Grasslands and meadows

What is the flowering period of Taraxacum gentile?

May to July

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,

References