Taraxacum gelertiiforme - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gelertiiforme
ID:
56387
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.Christ.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. ix. n.° 2, 10 (1936), descr.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055716
Common Names
- Taraxacum gelertiiforme
- Gelertiiforme Dandelion
- Gelertiiforme Taraxacum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum gelertiiforme (also called 'Gelert's Dandelion', among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and long, toothed leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum gelertiiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum gelertiiforme is yellow, with a diameter of about 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a white midrib.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum gelertiiforme is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall and cover lightly with soil. The seedlings will emerge in the spring. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Taraxacum gelertiiforme
Taraxacum gelertiiforme can be found in Europe.
Taraxacum gelertiiforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum gelertiiforme?
Taraxacum gelertiiforme
What is the growth habit of Taraxacum gelertiiforme?
It is an herbaceous perennial plant with a rosette of basal leaves.
What is the flowering period of Taraxacum gelertiiforme?
It flowers from May to August.
What is the native range of Taraxacum gelertiiforme?
It is native to the Himalayas.
What is the habitat of Taraxacum gelertiiforme?
It grows in meadows, grasslands, 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,
References
Mads Peter Christiansen (1889-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Christ.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253404-1: Based on the initial data import