Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koelzii
ID:
36133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. ix. 313 (1960).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035462



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Koelzii
  • Koelz's Dandelion
  • Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum koelzii (also called Koelz's Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum koelzii has been used as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum koelzii has yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum koelzii is an easy to grow, drought tolerant plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn or by division of established plants in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum koelzii

Taraxacum koelzii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Taraxacum koelzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum koelzii?

Taraxacum koelzii

What is the common name of Taraxacum koelzii?

Koelz's Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum koelzii?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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