Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latibase
ID:
57872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Soest in Wentia 10. 1963 28 1963

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057201



Common Names

  • Taraxacum latibase
  • Latibase
  • Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum latibase (also called Broad-based Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in open grasslands, dry deciduous forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum latibase is used as an ornamental plant and can be used for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum latibase is a yellow-orange composite flower head, composed of many small disc florets surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum latibase is a perennial herb native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the stem tips and root them in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Taraxacum latibase

Taraxacum latibase can be found in moist meadows and grasslands in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Taraxacum latibase FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum latibase?

Taraxacum latibase

What is the common name of Taraxacum latibase?

Broad-based Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum latibase?

Taraxacum latibase is found in dry, open areas, such as roadsides and grasslands.

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-155881: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Leendert van Soest (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soest' in the authors string.