Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graecofontanum
ID:
79999

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Richards & Sonck

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Mountain Fl. Greece [Strid] 2: 552 (1991).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079328



Common Names

  • Fontanum
  • Graecofontanum
  • Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum graecofontanum (also called Greek-fontanum Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum graecofontanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum graecofontanum is a yellow-green head of disc florets, surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum graecofontanum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root system. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Taraxacum graecofontanum

Taraxacum graecofontanum is found in the mountains of Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Taraxacum graecofontanum FAQ

What are the common uses of Taraxacum graecofontanum?

Taraxacum graecofontanum is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

What is the growth habit of Taraxacum graecofontanum?

Taraxacum graecofontanum is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter.

What is the climate requirement of Taraxacum graecofontanum?

Taraxacum graecofontanum prefers a cool climate and can tolerate temperatures up to 25°C.

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-35917: Based on the initial data import
Carl Eric Sonck (1905-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonck' in the authors string.
Adrian John Richards (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Richards' in the authors string.