Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Räsänen
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 89: 48 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338262
Common Names
- Taraxacum ossiclivosum
- Ossiclivosum Dandelion
- Ossiclivosum Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum ossiclivosum (also called Ossiclivous dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum ossiclivosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum ossiclivosum has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum ossiclivosum is a species of perennial herb native to the Himalayan region. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seedbed and transplanted when the seedlings are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Taraxacum ossiclivosum
Taraxacum ossiclivosum is found in the temperate forests of Europe.
Taraxacum ossiclivosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum ossiclivosum?
Taraxacum ossiclivosum
Where is Taraxacum ossiclivosum found?
Taraxacum ossiclivosum is found in India.
What is the growth habit of Taraxacum ossiclivosum?
Taraxacum ossiclivosum is a small, perennial herb with a woody base.
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
Juhani Räsänen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Räsänen' in the authors string.