Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leonicum
ID:
7198

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest ex M.Laínz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 3: 7 (1983) (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006527

Common Names

  • Taraxacum leonicum
  • Leonicum Dandelion
  • Leonicum Hawkweed

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Description

Taraxacum leonicum (also called Leon's dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Europe and it is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum leonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum leonicum is a yellow composite flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum leonicum is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also tolerant of cold temperatures.

Where to Find Taraxacum leonicum

Taraxacum leonicum is native to Europe and can be found in moist, open areas such as meadows, streambanks, and wet meadows.

Taraxacum leonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum leonicum?

Taraxacum leonicum

What is the common name of Taraxacum leonicum?

Leon's Dandelion

What is the family of Taraxacum leonicum?

Asteraceae

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

Johannes Leendert van Soest (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soest' in the authors string.
Manuel Laínz (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Laínz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:903211-1: Based on the initial data import