Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perssonii
ID:
35090

Status:
valid

Authors:
Plaglund ex Sahlin & Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Agron. Lusit. 35(4): 314 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034419



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Perssonii
  • Perssonii
  • Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum perssonii (also called Persson's Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces solitary flower heads on long stalks. It grows in open, grassy habitats, such as meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum perssonii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit. It has small, daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and white. It is often used in rock gardens, borders, and flower beds, and is a great choice for erosion control on slopes and banks. The foliage is attractive and can be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum perssonii has yellow flowers with a single yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum perssonii is a perennial that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Taraxacum perssonii

Taraxacum perssonii is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Taraxacum perssonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum perssonii?

Taraxacum perssonii

What is the common name of Taraxacum perssonii?

Persson's Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum perssonii?

It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-133279: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Leendert van Soest (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soest' in the authors string.
Carl Ingemar Sahlin (1912-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sahlin' in the authors string.