Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptocarpum
ID:
122944

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saarsoo

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 56: 156 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122273



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Field Dandelion
  • Narrow-Fruited Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum leptocarpum (also called Taraxacum leptocarpum var. leptocarpum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and it grows in dry, sunny places, such as rocky slopes, hillsides, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum leptocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum leptocarpum is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves, which are oblanceolate and have toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum leptocarpum is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Taraxacum leptocarpum

Taraxacum leptocarpum is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in areas of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Taraxacum leptocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum leptocarpum?

Taraxacum leptocarpum

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum leptocarpum?

Grassy slopes and meadows in Europe

What is the flower color of Taraxacum leptocarpum?

Yellow

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-83448: Based on the initial data import
Bernhard Saarsoo (1899-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saarsoo' in the authors string.