Status:
valid
Authors:
G.E.Haglund ex Sahlin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Norweg. J. Bot. 21(3): 236 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073500
Common Names
- Continium Taraxacum
- Continium Dandelion
- Continium
Description
Taraxacum continium (also called Continuous Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It is a perennial herb with deeply lobed, basal leaves and yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum continium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum continium has yellow flowers with a single row of petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum continium can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For division, carefully separate the clumps of the plant and replant them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Taraxacum continium
Taraxacum continium is native to Europe and can be found in moist, grassy habitats. It is also found in parts of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
Taraxacum continium FAQ
How much sunlight does Taraxacum continium need?
Taraxacum continium needs full sun to partial shade to thrive.
How much water does Taraxacum continium need?
Taraxacum continium needs moist soil and regular watering to thrive.
What is the best soil type for Taraxacum continium?
Taraxacum continium prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a pH of 6-7.
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,