Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptoceras
ID:
6825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 20A, n.° 1: 5, fig. 3 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006154



Common Names

  • Leptoceras Dandelion
  • Leptoceras Taraxacum
  • Leptoceras Blowball


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Description

Taraxacum leptoceras (also called Leptoceras Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum leptoceras is a plant that is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It has a spreading growth habit and produces small, yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as colds, flu, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum leptoceras is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum leptoceras is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the tray in a warm, sunny spot. Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them into individual pots or into the ground. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Replant each section in a new location.

Where to Find Taraxacum leptoceras

Taraxacum leptoceras can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

Taraxacum leptoceras FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum leptoceras?

Taraxacum leptoceras

What type of plant is Taraxacum leptoceras?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum leptoceras?

It is native to Europe

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,

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