Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cantabricum
ID:
59191

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Galán & Vicente Orell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 46(2): 135 (-137; figs. 3-4) (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058520



Common Names

  • Cantabrian Dandelion
  • Dandelion
  • Taraxacum cantabricum


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Description

Taraxacum cantabricum (also called Taraxacum cantabricum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum cantabricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum cantabricum is yellow with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum cantabricum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a sunny location.

Where to Find Taraxacum cantabricum

Taraxacum cantabricum is native to the Cantabrian Mountains in Spain. It can be found in meadows and pastures in the region.

Taraxacum cantabricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum cantabricum?

Taraxacum cantabricum

What is the common name of Taraxacum cantabricum?

Cantabrian Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum cantabricum?

It is native to the Cantabrian Mountains in Spain.

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-157240: 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.