Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tanylepis
ID:
115006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 6(5): 776 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114335



Common Names

  • Tanylepis's Dandelion
  • Tanylepis's Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum tanylepis


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Description

Taraxacum tanylepis (also called 'Tanylepis Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum tanylepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum tanylepis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum tanylepis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that typically grows to only 4” tall. It is native to Europe. It features small, yellow daisy-like flowers (to 1/2” diameter) with yellow center disks and white ray florets. Flowers appear in spring. Narrow, linear, gray-green leaves (to 1/2” wide) are arranged in a basal rosette. Cultivation and propagation: Taraxacum tanylepis prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Taraxacum tanylepis

Taraxacum tanylepis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Taraxacum tanylepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum tanylepis?

Taraxacum tanylepis

What type of plant is Taraxacum tanylepis?

A flowering plant

Where is Taraxacum tanylepis native to?

Central and South 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,

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