Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Ber. Schweiz. Bot. Ges. xlii. 722 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069111
Common Names
- Taraxacum
- Mosciense
- Taraxacum Mosciense
Description
Taraxacum mosciense (also called Moscian Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It is an annual herb with a woody base and a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are lanceolate and up to 10 cm long. The flower heads are yellow and up to 2 cm in diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Epilobium gerstlaueri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including inflammation, skin problems, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum mosciense is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, and the seedling is a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum mosciense is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and lightly covered with soil. They should be kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden. Taraxacum mosciense can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a rooting medium. They should be kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted, which usually takes about two weeks.
Where to Find Taraxacum mosciense
Taraxacum mosciense can be found in the meadows and grasslands of Europe.
Taraxacum mosciense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum mosciense?
Taraxacum mosciense
What is the common name of Taraxacum mosciense?
Mossy Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum mosciense?
It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and open woodlands.
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,