Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orcadense
ID:
5017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edin. 29: 304. 1926

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004346



Common Names

  • Taraxacum
  • Orkney Dandelion
  • Orcadense


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum tanylepioides Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum perlaciniatum Dahlst. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum orcadense (also called Orkney Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and a height of up to 20 cm. It is native to the Orkney Islands and is found in grassland and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum orcadense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum orcadense is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Taraxacum orcadense

Taraxacum orcadense is native to the Orkney Islands of Scotland and can be found in the grasslands of the region.

Taraxacum orcadense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum orcadense?

Taraxacum orcadense

What is the common name of Taraxacum orcadense?

Orkney dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum orcadense?

Taraxacum orcadense is native to the Orkney Islands of Scotland.

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