Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flandricum
ID:
14724

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 25(1): 84 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014053



Common Names

  • Flemish Dandelion
  • Flemish Hawkweed
  • Flemish Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum flandricum (also called Flanders dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that has yellow flowers and deeply-cut leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, pastures, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum flandricum 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 stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum flandricum is a yellow-green, cup-shaped flower head, with a single row of ray florets surrounding a central disc of yellow disc florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum flandricum is a perennial plant that grows from a taproot and can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate some drought. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Taraxacum flandricum

Taraxacum flandricum can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, from Germany to Romania.

Taraxacum flandricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum flandricum?

Taraxacum flandricum

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum flandricum?

Grassy areas, meadows, and roadsides

What are the uses of Taraxacum flandricum?

It is used as a medicinal plant and for landscaping

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

Johannes Leendert van Soest (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soest' in the authors string.
A. Hagendijk (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hagend.' in the authors string.
H.A. Zevenbergen (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zevenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253346-1: Based on the initial data import