Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aleurodes
ID:
132450

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Norsk Fl. 555 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131779



Common Names

  • White Dandelion
  • White Cat's Ear
  • White Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum cornutum pruinatum Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum aleurophorum G.E.Haglund [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum aleurodes (also called 'White Dandelion', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, grey-green leaves and produces white, daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often used as a groundcover.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum aleurodes has been used as an ornamental plant, as a food source, and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum aleurodes has yellow flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and light brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum aleurodes is an annual herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It requires regular watering during the growing season.

Where to Find Taraxacum aleurodes

Taraxacum aleurodes is native to Europe and Asia.

Taraxacum aleurodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum aleurodes?

Taraxacum aleurodes

What is the family of Taraxacum aleurodes?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Taraxacum aleurodes?

White-winged 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-9264: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.