Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praegracilens
ID:
21277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sonck

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 26(1): 52, nom. nov. (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020606



Common Names

  • Taraxacum praegracilens
  • Praegracilens Dandelion
  • Slenderleaf Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum pseudogracilens Sonck [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum praegracilens (also called Pregracile Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its stems are covered in long, white hairs. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum praegracilens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb for treating digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum praegracilens is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum praegracilens is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt. It should be planted in spring or fall and can be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum praegracilens

Taraxacum praegracilens is found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

Taraxacum praegracilens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum praegracilens?

Taraxacum praegracilens

What are the common names of Taraxacum praegracilens?

Praegracilens Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum praegracilens?

Taraxacum praegracilens is native to Europe and 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