Status:
valid
Authors:
D.T.Zhai & C.H.An
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
J. Aug. 1st Agric. Coll. 18(3): 2 (-3; fig. 2). 1995 [Sep 1995]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074262
Common Names
- Taraxacum Alatopetiolum
- Alatopetiolum Dandelion
- Alatopetiolum Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum alatopetiolum (also called Tall-petioled Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures, and is characterized by its spiny stem and leaves and its yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum alatopetiolum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a natural barrier.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum alatopetiolum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black achene. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum alatopetiolum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Taraxacum alatopetiolum
Taraxacum alatopetiolum can be found in the mountains of the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Taraxacum alatopetiolum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum alatopetiolum?
Taraxacum alatopetiolum
What is the common name of Taraxacum alatopetiolum?
Alatopetiolum Dandelion
Where is Taraxacum alatopetiolum found?
Taraxacum alatopetiolum is found in Europe.
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
Da Tong Zhai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.T.Zhai' in the authors string.