Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegantiforme
ID:
24124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Nytt Mag. Bot. xiii. 79 (1966).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023453



Common Names

  • Taraxacum elegantiforme
  • Elegant Dandelion
  • Elegant Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum elegantiforme (also called Elegant Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to the mountains of central and eastern Europe, from the Pyrenees east to the Carpathians, and from the Alps south to the Balkans. It grows in rocky, dry, sunny places, often on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum elegantiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum elegantiforme is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum elegantiforme is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Taraxacum elegantiforme

Taraxacum elegantiforme is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Taraxacum elegantiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum elegantiforme?

Taraxacum elegantiforme

What is the common name of Taraxacum elegantiforme?

Elegant Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum elegantiforme?

Grasslands, meadows, and open forests

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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