Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macranthoides
ID:
6011

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1943: 239 (1943). (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005340

Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Macranthoides Dandelion
  • Taraxacum Macranthoides

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Description

Taraxacum macranthoides (also called 'Large-Flowered Dandelion', among many other common names) is an annual herb with bright yellow flowers and a single, hollow stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum macranthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum macranthoides is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of spoon-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum macranthoides can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be kept in a sunny or partially shaded position.

Where to Find Taraxacum macranthoides

Taraxacum macranthoides is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Taraxacum macranthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum macranthoides?

Taraxacum macranthoides

What is the common name of Taraxacum macranthoides?

Large-flowered Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum macranthoides found?

Taraxacum macranthoides is found in Europe and 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-105145: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.