Taraxacum laetecolorans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laetecolorans
ID:
48111
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Dahlst. in Bergens Mus. Årbok 1923-1924(6). 1925 31 1925
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047440
Common Names
- Taraxacum laetecolorans
- Rainbow Dandelion
- Colorful Dandelion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum laetecolorans (also called Yellow Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe and Asia. It has bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum laetecolorans is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make dyes and inks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum laetecolorans has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a papery texture. The seedlings are thin and have narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum laetecolorans is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by seed in spring or summer, or by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Taraxacum laetecolorans
Taraxacum laetecolorans can be found in Europe, primarily in the British Isles.
Taraxacum laetecolorans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum laetecolorans?
Taraxacum laetecolorans
What is the common name of Taraxacum laetecolorans?
Yellow Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum laetecolorans?
It is found in meadows and grasslands in Europe and Asia.
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
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253723-1: Based on the initial data import