Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 9(1): 27 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028456
Common Names
- Taraxacum oblongatum
- Oblongatum Dandelion
- Oblongatum
Synonyms
- Taraxacum falciferum Puol. [unknown]
- Taraxacum fusciceps G.E.Haglund [unknown]
- Taraxacum falciferum Markl. ex Puol. [unknown]
- Taraxacum perhamatum Dahlst. [unknown]
- Taraxacum pseudoleptodon Soest [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum oblongatum (also called Oblong-leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum oblongatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum oblongatum is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and bright green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum oblongatum is a fast-growing, annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Taraxacum oblongatum
Taraxacum oblongatum can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Taraxacum oblongatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum oblongatum?
Taraxacum oblongatum
What type of plant is Taraxacum oblongatum?
A perennial herb
Where is Taraxacum oblongatum found?
It is found in Europe, Asia, and North America
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,