Status:
valid
Authors:
Markl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. xxiii. 63, 101 (1938).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096009
Common Names
- Dandelion
- Taraxacum Laticordatum
- Cottontop
Synonyms
- Taraxacum adalatum Rail. [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum laticordatum (also called 'Broad-leaved Dandelion', among many other common names) is an erect, branched, perennial herb. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem which is usually branched. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum laticordatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal herb to treat skin diseases, and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum laticordatum has yellow, daisy-like flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum laticordatum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Taraxacum laticordatum
Taraxacum laticordatum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Taraxacum laticordatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum laticordatum?
Taraxacum laticordatum
What is the family of Taraxacum laticordatum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Taraxacum laticordatum?
Broad-ribbed Dandelion
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,