Status:
valid
Authors:
Markl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. lv. n.° 5, 15 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092058
Common Names
- Narrow-Leaved Dandelion
- Stenophyllous Dandelion
- Slender-Leaved Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum stenophyllum (also called narrow-leaved dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and narrow, deeply-divided leaves. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum stenophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum stenophyllum is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a white root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum stenophyllum is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Taraxacum stenophyllum
Taraxacum stenophyllum is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Taraxacum stenophyllum FAQ
What type of soil does Taraxacum stenophyllum prefer?
Taraxacum stenophyllum prefers well-drained, moist soil.
What type of climate does Taraxacum stenophyllum prefer?
Taraxacum stenophyllum prefers a temperate climate.
What type of light does Taraxacum stenophyllum prefer?
Taraxacum stenophyllum prefers full sun.
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,