Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. ix. 314 (1960).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073482
Common Names
- Neospurium Dandelion
- Dandelion Plant
- Taraxacum Neospurium
Description
Taraxacum neospurium (also called False Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It is a perennial herb with deeply lobed, basal leaves and yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum neospurium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum neospurium has yellow flowers with a single yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum neospurium can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For division, carefully separate the clumps of the plant and replant them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Taraxacum neospurium
Taraxacum neospurium is native to Europe. It can be found in grassy areas, especially in areas with high elevation.
Taraxacum neospurium FAQ
How much sunlight does Taraxacum neospurium need?
Taraxacum neospurium needs full sun to partial shade to thrive.
How much water does Taraxacum neospurium need?
Taraxacum neospurium needs moist soil and regular watering to thrive.
What is the best soil type for Taraxacum neospurium?
Taraxacum neospurium prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a pH of 6-7.
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,