Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mailleferi
ID:
5295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Veröff. Geobot. Inst. ETH Stiftung Rübel Zürich xlii. 113 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004624



Common Names

  • Taraxacum mailleferi
  • Maillefer's Dandelion
  • Maillefer's Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum mailleferi (also called Maillefer's dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist, sunny areas and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum mailleferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum mailleferi is yellow with a single head and a short stem. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum mailleferi is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to flower. It is best to start the seeds indoors in the late winter and transplant them outdoors in the spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum mailleferi

Taraxacum mailleferi can be found in the meadows of Europe.

Taraxacum mailleferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum mailleferi?

Taraxacum mailleferi

What is the common name of Taraxacum mailleferi?

Maillefer's Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum mailleferi?

Taraxacum mailleferi is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States.

What is the flowering season of Taraxacum mailleferi?

Taraxacum mailleferi typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

What is the lifespan of Taraxacum mailleferi?

Taraxacum mailleferi is an annual plant, so it has a lifespan of one year.

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,

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