Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
metriocallosum
ID:
71614

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Veröff. Geobot. Inst. ETH Stiftung Rübel Zürich xlii. 121 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070943



Common Names

  • Taraxacum metriocallosum
  • Metriocallos Dandelion
  • Metriocallos Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum metriocallosum (also called Metriocallose Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It grows in grasslands, meadows, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum metriocallosum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a groundcover in dry, sunny areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum metriocallosum has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of white hairs at the end. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum metriocallosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root crowns in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently to avoid root rot.

Where to Find Taraxacum metriocallosum

Taraxacum metriocallosum is native to Europe, primarily in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.

Taraxacum metriocallosum FAQ

What is the common name of Taraxacum metriocallosum?

Metriocallosum Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum metriocallosum?

Grassy areas of Europe

What are the medicinal uses of Taraxacum metriocallosum?

It is used to treat skin disorders, inflammation, and digestive issues

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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