Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limbatum
ID:
61838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1909, 173.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061167

Common Names

  • Limbatum Taraxacum
  • Limbatum Dandelion
  • Limbatum Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum obscurans Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum obscurans obscurans [unknown]
  • Taraxacum limbatum limbatum [unknown]
  • Taraxacum obscurans G.E.Haglund [unknown]
  • Taraxacum laetum obscurans Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum diversiflorum M.P.Christ. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum limbatum egens (Dahlst.) R.Doll [unknown]
  • Taraxacum limbatum psammophilum (G.E.Haglund) R.Doll [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum limbatum (also called Limbate Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum limbatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum limbatum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a papery texture. The seedlings are slender and have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum limbatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until the plants are established. The plants can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Taraxacum limbatum

Taraxacum limbatum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Taraxacum limbatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum limbatum?

Taraxacum limbatum

What type of plant is Taraxacum limbatum?

A perennial herb

Where does Taraxacum limbatum grow?

It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and other moist habitats

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