Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lamprophyllum
ID:
51936

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.P.Christ.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. ix. n.° 2, 12 (1936), descr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051265

Common Names

  • Lamprophyll Dandelion
  • Lamprophyll Hawkweed
  • Lamprophyll Taraxacum

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Description

Taraxacum lamprophyllum (also called Rough-Leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other areas with moist soils. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum lamprophyllum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum lamprophyllum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum lamprophyllum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is not very drought tolerant and will need regular watering during dry spells. It can be fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Taraxacum lamprophyllum

Taraxacum lamprophyllum can be found in the dry grasslands of the Brazilian Cerrado, as well as in the Gran Chaco of Paraguay and Argentina.

Taraxacum lamprophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum lamprophyllum?

Taraxacum lamprophyllum

What is the common name of Taraxacum lamprophyllum?

Shiny-leaved Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum lamprophyllum?

Grassy 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,