Status:
valid
Authors:
Sennen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Exsicc. n.° 5351 (1925); van Soest in
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058744
Common Names
- Stenospermum Dandelion
- Stenospermum Taraxacum
- Taraxacum stenospermum
Synonyms
- Taraxacum stenospermum stenospermum [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum stenospermum (also called Narrow-seeded Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and is usually found in moist, grassy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum stenospermum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is known for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments. It is also used to make teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum stenospermum has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum stenospermum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed. Plant seeds in a well-drained soil in full sun and keep moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Taraxacum stenospermum
Taraxacum stenospermum is native to Europe and can be found in the Alps and Carpathian Mountains.
Taraxacum stenospermum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum stenospermum?
Taraxacum stenospermum
What are the characteristics of Taraxacum stenospermum?
It is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.
What is the habitat of Taraxacum stenospermum?
It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
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,