Status:
valid
Authors:
Holmboe
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Rep. Sc. Result Norweg. Exped. Nov. Zemlya 1921(Bot.): 87. 1924 [1921 publ 1924]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085708
Common Names
- Taraxacum novae-zemliae
- New Zealand Dandelion
- Wild Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum novae-zemliae (also called New-Zealand Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has small yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum novae-zemliae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum novae-zemliae is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum novae-zemliae is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Arctic regions of Europe. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that produces small, yellow flowers in the summer. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Taraxacum novae-zemliae
Taraxacum novae-zemliae is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Taraxacum novae-zemliae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum novae-zemliae?
Taraxacum novae-zemliae
What is the common name of Taraxacum novae-zemliae?
Newfoundland Dandelion
Where is Taraxacum novae-zemliae found?
Taraxacum novae-zemliae is found in Newfoundland, Canada.
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,