Taraxacum hellenicum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hellenicum
ID:
42588
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. ix. 1 I (1926).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041917
Common Names
- Taraxacum Hellenicum
- Greek Dandelion
- Hellenic Dandelion
Searching for Taraxacum hellenicum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum hellenicum (also called Greek dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a long, hollow stem and its leaves are deeply lobed and toothed. It is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum hellenicum is an herbaceous plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions, and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum hellenicum has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin leaves with a light green color.
Searching for Taraxacum hellenicum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum hellenicum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Taraxacum hellenicum
Taraxacum hellenicum can be found in moist, grassy areas in the southeastern United States.
Taraxacum hellenicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum hellenicum?
Taraxacum hellenicum
What is the common name of Taraxacum hellenicum?
Greek Dandelion
Where is Taraxacum hellenicum found?
It is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia
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-140541: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.