Status:
valid
Authors:
Jurtzev & Tzvelev
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 21: 188 (1984) (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091994
Common Names
- Common Dandelion
- White-Fruited Dandelion
- White-Fruited Hawkweed
Description
Taraxacum leucocarpum (also called the White-fruited Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of dandelion native to the Caucasus and the Middle East. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers in a capitulum-like inflorescence. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum leucocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum leucocarpum is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black nut. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum leucocarpum is a perennial that is native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring. Plants can also be divided in the spring.
Where to Find Taraxacum leucocarpum
Taraxacum leucocarpum is found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Caucasus, the Pamir-Alai, and the Tian Shan.
Taraxacum leucocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum leucocarpum?
Taraxacum leucocarpum
What are the common names of Taraxacum leucocarpum?
White-fruited Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum leucocarpum?
Meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas
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,