Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lindb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Exsicc. (Pl. Finland.) 21-42: 137 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025113
Common Names
- Loja Taraxacum
- Loja Dandelion
- Loja's Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum lojoense (also called Loja dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in areas of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum lojoense is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum lojoense is yellow and daisy-like with many petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum lojoense is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and thin the seedlings as they grow. Once established, the plant will self-seed and spread quickly.
Where to Find Taraxacum lojoense
Taraxacum lojoense is native to Bolivia and Peru. It can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open grasslands, scrub, and steppe.
Taraxacum lojoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum lojoense?
Taraxacum lojoense
What is the family of Taraxacum lojoense?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Taraxacum lojoense?
Loja Dandelion
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,