Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lyngeanum
ID:
31254

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund ex Steffen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 58 Abt. B: 105 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030583

Common Names

  • Taraxacum lyngeanum
  • Lynge's Dandelion
  • Lynge's Hawkweed

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Description

Taraxacum lyngeanum (also called Lynge's dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Arctic. It has yellow flowers and grows in alpine and tundra habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum lyngeanum has been used as a medicinal herb to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders. It has also been used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum lyngeanum is yellow and has a diameter of about 1.5 cm. The seed is small, oval shaped and brown in color. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum lyngeanum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Taraxacum lyngeanum

Taraxacum lyngeanum is native to Greenland and can be found in moist meadows, tundra, and open woodlands.

Taraxacum lyngeanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum lyngeanum?

Taraxacum lyngeanum

What is the common name of Taraxacum lyngeanum?

Lynge's dandelion

Where is Taraxacum lyngeanum native to?

Greenland

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-129568: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.
Hans Hermann Steffen (1882-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steffen' in the authors string.