Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multicolorans
ID:
31449

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 21(5): 495. 1972

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030778



Common Names

  • Taraxacum multicolorans
  • Multicolorans Dandelion
  • Multicolorans Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum multicolorans (also called Multicolored Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial plant growing to 15-30 cm tall, with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum multicolorans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum multicolorans has yellow flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum multicolorans is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It blooms in late spring and early summer with yellow daisy-like flowers.

Where to Find Taraxacum multicolorans

Taraxacum multicolorans is native to the western United States, primarily in California and Oregon.

Taraxacum multicolorans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum multicolorans?

Taraxacum multicolorans

What is the common name of Taraxacum multicolorans?

Multicolored Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum multicolorans?

Taraxacum multicolorans is found in grasslands, meadows, 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,

References

Johannes Leendert van Soest (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soest' in the authors string.
A. Hagendijk (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hagend.' in the authors string.
H.A. Zevenbergen (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zevenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254052-1: Based on the initial data import