Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucanthum
ID:
4929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai ex Koidz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 50: 91 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004258



Common Names

  • Taraxacum glaucanthum
  • Glaucous-flowered Dandelion
  • Glaucous-flowered Hawkweed


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Description

Taraxacum glaucanthum (also called Glaucous Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum glaucanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, stomach ache, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum glaucanthum is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum glaucanthum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Taraxacum glaucanthum

Taraxacum glaucanthum is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Taraxacum glaucanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum glaucanthum?

Taraxacum glaucanthum

What is the common name of Taraxacum glaucanthum?

Glaucous-leaved Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum glaucanthum?

Taraxacum glaucanthum is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

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

Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253436-1: Based on the initial data import