Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyanolepis
ID:
122197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 10(11): 40 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121526

Common Names

  • Taraxacum Cyanolepis
  • Blue-leaved Dandelion
  • Blue-leaved Hawkweed

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Description

Taraxacum cyanolepis (also called Cyanolepis Taraxacum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Brazilian Cerrado. It has a short stem and leaves are arranged in a basal rosette. It grows in open areas, in rocky soils and in secondary vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum cyanolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum cyanolepis is a yellow, flat-topped cluster of small flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with a single stem and two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum cyanolepis is a perennial plant native to North America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained potting soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Taraxacum cyanolepis

Taraxacum cyanolepis is native to the eastern United States, from New England to Florida and west to Texas.

Taraxacum cyanolepis FAQ

What are the common names of Taraxacum cyanolepis?

Common names of Taraxacum cyanolepis include blue-leaved dandelion and blue-leaved dandelion-lettuce.

What is the range of Taraxacum cyanolepis?

Taraxacum cyanolepis is native to Europe and Asia.

What type of soil does Taraxacum cyanolepis prefer?

Taraxacum cyanolepis prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

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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