Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delectum
ID:
58956

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uhlemann

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 47(1-2): 110 (-111; fig. 3, 9 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058285



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Delectum
  • Delightful Dandelion
  • Showy Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum delectum (also called delightful dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads, and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum delectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum delectum has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 3 cm. Its seeds are small and dark brown, and its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum delectum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in any well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Taraxacum delectum

Taraxacum delectum is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Taraxacum delectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum delectum?

Taraxacum delectum

What is the family of Taraxacum delectum?

Asteraceae

Where is Taraxacum delectum found?

Eastern Europe, Asia, and North America

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-156998: Based on the initial data import
Ingo Uhlemann (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uhlemann' in the authors string.