Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ayllonense
ID:
52478

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Galán & Vicente Orell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 46(2): 133 (-135; figs. 1-2) (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051807



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Ayllon's Dandelion
  • Taraxacum ayllonense


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Description

Taraxacum ayllonense (also called 'Ayllon Dandelion', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum ayllonense has a variety of uses, including as a medicinal herb, as a source of food, and as a source of dye for fabrics and other materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum ayllonense is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is an achene with a pappus of white hairs. The seedlings are yellowish green and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum ayllonense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 30-45 cm apart.

Where to Find Taraxacum ayllonense

Taraxacum ayllonense can be found in the Canary Islands.

Taraxacum ayllonense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum ayllonense?

Taraxacum ayllonense

What is the common name of Taraxacum ayllonense?

Ayllon Dandelion

What is the family of Taraxacum ayllonense?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-150358: Based on the initial data import
Antonio Galán de Mera (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Galán' in the authors string.
José Alfredo Vicente Orellana: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vicente Orell.' in the authors string.