Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calocephaloides
ID:
68670

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Richards

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 78: 696 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067999

Common Names

  • Calocedphaloides Dandelion
  • Calocedphaloides Taraxacum
  • Calocedphaloides Weed

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Description

Taraxacum calocephaloides (also called Small-Headed Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum calocephaloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum calocephaloides is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single long stem with a rosette of leaves at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum calocephaloides is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or autumn. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little care and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Taraxacum calocephaloides

Taraxacum calocephaloides is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Taraxacum calocephaloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum calocephaloides?

Taraxacum calocephaloides

What is the common name of Taraxacum calocephaloides?

Calocephaloides Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum calocephaloides?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woods

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-24857: Based on the initial data import
Adrian John Richards (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Richards' in the authors string.