Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Øllg.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36(2): 697 (-699; fig. 4) (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077522
Common Names
- Taraxacum leptoscelum
- Leptoscelum
- Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum leptoscelum (also called Slender-Stemmed Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows to a height of 10-50 cm. It is native to Europe, and is found in dry, rocky, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum leptoscelum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties that can be used to treat skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum leptoscelum is a yellow-green flower with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum leptoscelum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Taraxacum leptoscelum
Taraxacum leptoscelum is native to Europe. It is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and along roadsides.
Taraxacum leptoscelum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum leptoscelum?
Taraxacum leptoscelum
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum leptoscelum?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
What is the flowering season of Taraxacum leptoscelum?
Spring and early summer
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,