Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.Christ.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 66(1-2): 83 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033853
Common Names
- Taraxacum leptoglotte
- Leptoglottis Dandelion
- Slender-Leaved Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum leptoglotte (also called narrow-leaved dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and its leaves are lanceolate and serrate. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum leptoglotte is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, to treat digestive disorders, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum leptoglotte has yellow flowers with a single row of petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft at the end. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum leptoglotte is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed, division, or root cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn, or by division in spring or autumn. Root cuttings can be taken in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Taraxacum leptoglotte
Taraxacum leptoglotte is found in Europe and North America.
Taraxacum leptoglotte FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum leptoglotte?
Taraxacum leptoglotte
What is the common name of Taraxacum leptoglotte?
Narrow-leaved Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum leptoglotte?
Grassy areas and meadows
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,