Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
epacroides
ID:
31796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markl. ex Puol.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 8: 152. 1933 ; Markl. in Acta Bot. Fenn. xxvi.77, 142 (1940).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031125



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Epacroides
  • Epacroides
  • Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum epacroides (also called Yellow-flowered Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum epacroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum epacroides is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark-brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum epacroides is a perennial herb native to Europe and North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Taraxacum epacroides

Taraxacum epacroides is native to Europe.

Taraxacum epacroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum epacroides?

Taraxacum epacroides

What type of plant is Taraxacum epacroides?

Perennial herb

Where does Taraxacum epacroides grow?

Northern 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,

References

Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' in the authors string.
Mielo E. Puolanne (1877-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puol.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253272-1: Based on the initial data import