Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
languidum
ID:
123669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. xxvi. 91, 148 (1940).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122998



Common Names

  • Languid Dandelion
  • Sluggish Dandelion
  • Taraxacum Languid


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Description

Taraxacum languidum (also called Slender-leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides. It has deeply lobed leaves and bright yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum languidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating colds and flu.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum languidum is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black, and has a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum languidum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the clumps can also be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Taraxacum languidum

Taraxacum languidum can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Taraxacum languidum FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Taraxacum languidum?

Taraxacum languidum prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

How often should Taraxacum languidum be watered?

Taraxacum languidum should be watered regularly during the growing season, but should not be allowed to dry out completely.

What type of soil is best for Taraxacum languidum?

Taraxacum languidum prefers a light, sandy soil with good drainage.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-84149: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' in the authors string.