Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nietoi
ID:
7797

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Richards

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 50(2): 207 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007126

Common Names

  • Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Priest's Crown

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Description

Taraxacum nietoi (also called Nietos Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands, and has yellow flower heads with a diameter of about 1 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum nietoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum nietoi is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum nietoi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer when the soil is warm. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart when they are about 4 inches tall. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Taraxacum nietoi

Taraxacum nietoi can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East. It is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas.

Taraxacum nietoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum nietoi?

Taraxacum nietoi

What type of plant is Taraxacum nietoi?

Taraxacum nietoi is a perennial herb.

Where is Taraxacum nietoi found?

Taraxacum nietoi is found in Europe and North Africa.

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-106883: Based on the initial data import
Adrian John Richards (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Richards' in the authors string.