Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst. ex G.E.Haglund
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 1936, xi. 20.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070707
Common Names
- Borgvallii Taraxacum
- Taraxacum Borgvallii
- Borgvallii Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum borgvallii (also called Borgvall's dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe. It grows to a height of up to 1 foot and has yellow flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum borgvallii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create a hedge or border. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum borgvallii has yellow flowers with a single, yellow center and small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum borgvallii is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall. It is also possible to propagate from root cuttings.
Where to Find Taraxacum borgvallii
Taraxacum borgvallii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, sandy soils.
Taraxacum borgvallii FAQ
What is the growth rate of Taraxacum borgvallii?
Taraxacum borgvallii is a fast-growing plant.
What is the ideal temperature for Taraxacum borgvallii?
The ideal temperature for Taraxacum borgvallii is between 15-20°C.
What is the ideal soil for Taraxacum borgvallii?
The ideal soil for Taraxacum borgvallii is moist, well-drained soil.
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,