Status:
valid
Authors:
Sonck
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. lxxvii. n.° 3, 1 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133782
Common Names
- Klingstedt's Dandelion
- Taraxacum Klingstedtii
- Klingstedtii
Description
Taraxacum klingstedtii (also called 'Klingstedt's Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the western United States and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum klingstedtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum klingstedtii is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum klingstedtii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be cultivated in a variety of climates and is hardy to USDA zones 4-9.
Where to Find Taraxacum klingstedtii
Taraxacum klingstedtii can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, and Utah.
Taraxacum klingstedtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum klingstedtii?
Taraxacum klingstedtii
What are the common names of Taraxacum klingstedtii?
Klingstedt's dandelion, Klingstedt's dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum klingstedtii?
Taraxacum klingstedtii is native to Europe, from France to the Caucasus.
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,