Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligophyllum
ID:
20055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brenner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Meddeland. Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 50: 59 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019384



Common Names

  • Oligophyllum Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum oligophyllum
  • Oligophyllum


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Description

Taraxacum oligophyllum (also called Small-Leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe, and is found in grassy meadows and rocky slopes. It has yellow flowers, and its leaves are lanceolate and toothed.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum oligophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used as a salad green and its roots can be used to make a coffee-like beverage. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum oligophyllum is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum oligophyllum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Taraxacum oligophyllum

Taraxacum oligophyllum is native to Europe and can be found in the grasslands of Germany, France, and the Czech Republic.

Taraxacum oligophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum oligophyllum?

Taraxacum oligophyllum

What is the common name of Taraxacum oligophyllum?

Little-leaved dandelion

What type of plant is Taraxacum oligophyllum?

It is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

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,

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