Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clitolobum
ID:
126211

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.P.Christ.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bot. Iceland 3(3): 263 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125540

Common Names

  • Taraxacum clitolobum
  • Clitolobum Taraxacum
  • Clitolobum Daisy

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Description

Taraxacum clitolobum (also called Clitolobum Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate, with serrated margins and a pointed tip. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum clitolobum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum clitolobum has yellow flowers, small, black seeds, and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum clitolobum is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum clitolobum

Taraxacum clitolobum is found in the Mediterranean region.

Taraxacum clitolobum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum clitolobum?

Taraxacum clitolobum

What is the common name of Taraxacum clitolobum?

Clitolobum Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum clitolobum?

It is found in open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-86617: Based on the initial data import
Mads Peter Christiansen (1889-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Christ.' in the authors string.