Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cerdanicum
ID:
115403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 20(1): 143 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114732



Common Names

  • Taraxacum cerdanicum
  • Cerdan's Dandelion
  • Cerdan's Hawkweed


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Description

Taraxacum cerdanicum (also called 'Cerdanyan Dandelion', 'Dandelion', and 'Common Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum cerdanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating liver and gallbladder problems. It is also used as a food source and for making herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum cerdanicum is yellow with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are thin and have a light green colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum cerdanicum is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer. It is also possible to propagate it from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Taraxacum cerdanicum

Taraxacum cerdanicum is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Taraxacum cerdanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum cerdanicum?

Taraxacum cerdanicum

What is the common name of Taraxacum cerdanicum?

Cerdan's Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum cerdanicum found?

Taraxacum cerdanicum is found in Europe

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,

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