Taraxacum glossocentrum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glossocentrum
ID:
128170
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1934, 11.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127499
Common Names
- Taraxacum glossocentrum
- Glossy-centered Dandelion
- Glossy Dandelion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum glossocentrum (also called glossy-centred dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It typically grows to a height of 0.3–0.5 m and has small, white flowers. It prefers moist soils and is often found in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum glossocentrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments like fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum glossocentrum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum glossocentrum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is easily propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil.
Where to Find Taraxacum glossocentrum
Taraxacum glossocentrum is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be found in moist, disturbed habitats such as roadsides, fields, and waste areas.
Taraxacum glossocentrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum glossocentrum?
Taraxacum glossocentrum
What is the family of Taraxacum glossocentrum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Taraxacum glossocentrum?
Glossy-headed Dandelion
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-88497: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.