Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cylleneum
ID:
68232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fürnkranz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 117: 150 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067561



Common Names

  • Taraxacum cylleneum
  • Cyllene Dandelion
  • Cyllene Hawkweed


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Description

Taraxacum cylleneum (also called 'Cretan dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum cylleneum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum cylleneum is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum cylleneum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Taraxacum cylleneum

Taraxacum cylleneum is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

Taraxacum cylleneum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum cylleneum?

Taraxacum cylleneum

What is the common name of Taraxacum cylleneum?

Crete Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum cylleneum?

Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and open woodlands

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-24426: Based on the initial data import
Dietrich Fürnkranz (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fürnkranz' in the authors string.