Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melittostylum
ID:
56163

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Øllg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 186 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055492



Common Names

  • Melittostylum Dandelion
  • Honeycomb Dandelion
  • Honeycomb Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum melittostylum (also called Melittostylum Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and North Africa and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum melittostylum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum melittostylum has yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. Its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum melittostylum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum melittostylum

Taraxacum melittostylum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Taraxacum melittostylum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum melittostylum?

Taraxacum melittostylum

What is the common name of Taraxacum melittostylum?

Honeycomb-stalked Dandelion

What is the family of Taraxacum melittostylum?

Asteraceae

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-154127: Based on the initial data import
Hans Øllgaard (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Øllg.' in the authors string.