Taraxacum longifrons - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifrons
ID:
135648
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.E.Haglund
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1935, 111.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134977
Common Names
- Long-leaved Dandelion
- Long-leaved Hawkweed
- Long-leaved Puffball
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum longifrons (also called Long-Fringed Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and grows in desert scrub and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum longifrons is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum longifrons is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a yellow-greenish color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum longifrons is a perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Taraxacum longifrons
Taraxacum longifrons can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Taraxacum longifrons FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum longifrons?
Taraxacum longifrons
What is the common name of Taraxacum longifrons?
Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum longifrons?
Grasslands, meadows, 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-95743: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.