Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lofotense
ID:
64363

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Nytt Mag. Naturvidensk. 82: 86 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063692



Common Names

  • Lofotense Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Daisy
  • Taraxacum Lofotense


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Description

Taraxacum lofotense (also called Lofoten Taraxacum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves with yellow flowers. It grows in sunny, dry areas and is often found in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum lofotense is a medicinal plant used to treat digestive issues, urinary tract infections, and skin conditions. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum lofotense has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum lofotense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including dry, sandy soils. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer, and the plants will flower in the late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum lofotense

Taraxacum lofotense is native to Norway and can be found in the Lofoten Islands.

Taraxacum lofotense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum lofotense?

Taraxacum lofotense

What type of plant is Taraxacum lofotense?

It is a perennial herb

Where does Taraxacum lofotense originate from?

It is native to Norway

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-20656: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.