Taraxacum boekmanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boekmanii
ID:
85144
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borgv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. xxiii. 4 (1959), in adnot.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084473
Common Names
- Taraxacum Boekmanii
- Boekman's Dandelion
- Dandelion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum boekmanii (also called Boekman's Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum boekmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum boekmanii is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum boekmanii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.
Where to Find Taraxacum boekmanii
Taraxacum boekmanii is native to the Alps and can be found in the wild in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
Taraxacum boekmanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum boekmanii?
Taraxacum boekmanii
Where is Taraxacum boekmanii native to?
Netherlands
What is the growth habit of Taraxacum boekmanii?
It is an evergreen shrub
What type of soil does Taraxacum boekmanii prefer?
It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil
What is the best temperature for Taraxacum boekmanii?
It prefers temperatures between 55-75°F (13-24°C)
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-40917: Based on the initial data import
Torsten Alvin Borgvall (1884-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borgv.' in the authors string.