Status:
valid
Authors:
De Langhe & Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 105(1): 115 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086677
Common Names
- Litophyllum Dandelion
- Taraxacum Litophyllum
- Litophyllum Taraxacum
Synonyms
- Taraxacum palustre litophyllum (De Langhe & Soest) O.Bolòs, Vigo, Masalles & Ninot [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum litophyllum (also called Litophyllous Dandelion, Litophyllous Hawkweed, and Litophyllous Puffball, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum litophyllum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum litophyllum has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum litophyllum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be fertilized in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Taraxacum litophyllum
Taraxacum litophyllum is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Taraxacum litophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum litophyllum?
Taraxacum litophyllum
What is the common name of Taraxacum litophyllum?
Rocky Dandelion
Where is Taraxacum litophyllum found?
Taraxacum litophyllum is found in Europe.
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,