Status:
valid
Authors:
Rail.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Aquilo, Ser. Bot. 14: 13 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081946
Common Names
- Taraxacum tenuilinguatum
- Slender-tongued Dandelion
- Narrow-tongued Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum tenuilinguatum (also called slender-lipped dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia and grows in meadows, pastures, and grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum tenuilinguatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum tenuilinguatum flowers are yellow, with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum tenuilinguatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Watering should be done regularly, but not too often, as the plant is susceptible to root rot. Deadheading is recommended to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Taraxacum tenuilinguatum
Taraxacum tenuilinguatum can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.
Taraxacum tenuilinguatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum tenuilinguatum?
Taraxacum tenuilinguatum
What is the common name of Taraxacum tenuilinguatum?
Slender-tongue Dandelion
What is the flower color of Taraxacum tenuilinguatum?
Yellow
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,