Taraxacum lucidum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucidum
ID:
127735
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 9(10): 27 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127064
Common Names
- Shining Dandelion
- Gleaming Dandelion
- Glowing Dandelion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum lucidum (also called Common Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum lucidum is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover or a windbreak. The leaves of this plant are used to make a herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum lucidum has yellow flowers with yellow centers and white petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum lucidum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. When planting, it is important to ensure that the soil is not too compacted, as this can lead to poor growth. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant. To encourage flowering, it is important to deadhead the flowers as they fade.
Where to Find Taraxacum lucidum
Taraxacum lucidum is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
Taraxacum lucidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum lucidum?
Taraxacum lucidum
What type of plant is Taraxacum lucidum?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Taraxacum lucidum found?
It is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia
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-88076: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.