Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. viii. 91 (1959).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084518
Common Names
- Parsenn Dandelion
- Parsenn Hawkweed
- Parsenn Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum parsennense (also called 'Parsenn's Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and grows up to 40 cm tall. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate and are covered in small hairs. It is found in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum parsennense has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum parsennense is a yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, brown, and have a white pappus. The seedlings are thin and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum parsennense is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Taraxacum parsennense
Taraxacum parsennense is native to Switzerland and can be found in rocky, mountainous areas.
Taraxacum parsennense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum parsennense?
Taraxacum parsennense
What is the family of Taraxacum parsennense?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum parsennense?
Alpine meadows of Central Europe
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,