Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gotoburgense
ID:
15420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saarsoo & Borgv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. xxi. 41 (1957).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014749

Common Names

  • Göteborg Dandelion
  • Göteborg Taraxacum
  • Göteborg Hawkweed

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Description

Taraxacum gotoburgense (also called 'Göteborg Dandelion', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, and is often found in grassy, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum gotoburgense is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and for its ability to attract beneficial insects. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum gotoburgense is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum gotoburgense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until the plants are established. Once established, the plants should be watered only during dry periods. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or fall and replant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Taraxacum gotoburgense

Taraxacum gotoburgense can be found in Europe, including Sweden, Norway, and Finland.

Taraxacum gotoburgense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum gotoburgense?

Taraxacum gotoburgense

What are the common names of Taraxacum gotoburgense?

None

What is the growth habit of Taraxacum gotoburgense?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a spreading growth habit.

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

Bernhard Saarsoo (1899-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saarsoo' in the authors string.
Torsten Alvin Borgvall (1884-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borgv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253449-1: Based on the initial data import