Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lecitodes
ID:
53398

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
G. E. Haglund, Contributions to the knowledge of the Taraxacum-Flora of Norway in Nytt Mag. Naturvidensk. 86. 1948 87 1948

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052727

Common Names

  • Taraxacum Lecitodes
  • Lecitodes Dandelion
  • Lecitodes Hawkweed

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Description

Taraxacum lecitodes (also called Lecitodes Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum lecitodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum lecitodes has yellow flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum lecitodes is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division, and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also resistant to most pests and diseases.

Where to Find Taraxacum lecitodes

Taraxacum lecitodes is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Taraxacum lecitodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum lecitodes?

Taraxacum lecitodes

What is the common name of Taraxacum lecitodes?

Lecitodes Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum lecitodes?

It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas in Europe, Asia, and North 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,

References

Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253785-1: Based on the initial data import