Taraxacum calophyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calophyllum
ID:
44371
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Addit. Fl. Orkney 13th Paper: 7 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043700
Common Names
- Calophyllum Dandelion
- Calophyllum Taraxacum
- Calophyllum Hawkweed
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Taraxacum calophyllum (also called Large-Leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has a woody stem with large-leaved leaves. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum calophyllum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, respiratory disorders and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum calophyllum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum calophyllum is a perennial herb which is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Taraxacum calophyllum
Taraxacum calophyllum is native to the Himalayas, India, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests.
Taraxacum calophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum calophyllum?
Taraxacum calophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum calophyllum?
Taraxacum calophyllum is found in the mountains of Central and South Europe.
What is the flower color of Taraxacum calophyllum?
The flowers of Taraxacum calophyllum are usually yellow or white.
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
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:252968-1: Based on the initial data import