Status:
valid
Authors:
Markl. ex Pettersson & Markl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. xxiii. 65, 102 (1938), descr.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035717
Common Names
- Livonian Dandelion
- Livonian Taraxacum
- Livonian Daisy
Description
Taraxacum livonicum (also called Livonian Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to northern Europe. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum livonicum is used for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum livonicum is yellow in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum livonicum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although division can also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse, and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a sandy, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Taraxacum livonicum
Taraxacum livonicum is found in northern Europe, particularly in Finland, Sweden, and Norway.
Taraxacum livonicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum livonicum?
Taraxacum livonicum
What is the common name of Taraxacum livonicum?
Livonian Dandelion
What type of plant is Taraxacum livonicum?
Herbaceous plant
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,