Taraxacum megalosipteron - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalosipteron
ID:
134937
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rail.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Aquilo, Ser. Bot. 14: 10 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134266
Common Names
- Large-winged Dandelion
- Large-winged Dande-lion
- Large-winged Dande Lion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum megalosipteron (also called Giant-winged Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum megalosipteron is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, daisy-like flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum megalosipteron is a yellow-orange flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum megalosipteron is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Taraxacum megalosipteron
Taraxacum megalosipteron can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Taraxacum megalosipteron FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum megalosipteron?
Taraxacum megalosipteron
What type of plant is Taraxacum megalosipteron?
It is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.
Where is Taraxacum megalosipteron found?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
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-95062: Based on the initial data import
Artturi Nikodemus Railonsala (1902-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rail.' in the authors string.