Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
molybdolepis
ID:
40073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Tarax. Scandinav. Exsicc. Fasc. 5: No. 36. 1916 ; cf. Hagl. in Acta Hort. Gotoburg. 1936, xi. 29

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039402

Common Names

  • Taraxacum molybdolepis
  • Molybdenum Dandelion
  • Molybdolepis Taraxacum

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Description

Taraxacum molybdolepis (also called Molybdenum Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum molybdolepis is used as a diuretic, to reduce inflammation, and to treat liver and gallbladder disorders. It is also used as a tonic and to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum molybdolepis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum molybdolepis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the root clump in the spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum molybdolepis

Taraxacum molybdolepis can be found in the Caucasus Mountains.

Taraxacum molybdolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum molybdolepis?

Taraxacum molybdolepis

What is the common name of Taraxacum molybdolepis?

Molybdenum dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum molybdolepis?

Mountain meadows, grasslands, and steppes

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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