Taraxacum lepidum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepidum
ID:
49530
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.Christ.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. ix. n.° 2, 14 (1936), descr.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048859
Common Names
- Dandelion
- Lepidum Dandelion
- Common Dandelion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum lepidum (also called Common Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply cut leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum lepidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum lepidum has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum lepidum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly and kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Taraxacum lepidum
Taraxacum lepidum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Taraxacum lepidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum lepidum?
Taraxacum lepidum
What is the common name of Taraxacum lepidum?
Lepidum Dandelion
Where is Taraxacum lepidum found?
Taraxacum lepidum is found in North America, 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
Mads Peter Christiansen (1889-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Christ.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253795-1: Based on the initial data import