Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 79(2): 176 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084472
Common Names
- Taraxacum Phitosii
- Phitosii Dandelion
- Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum phitosii (also called Greek Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum phitosii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum phitosii is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum phitosii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.
Where to Find Taraxacum phitosii
Taraxacum phitosii is native to the Balkans and can be found in the wild in Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania.
Taraxacum phitosii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum phitosii?
Taraxacum phitosii
Where is Taraxacum phitosii native to?
Greece
What is the growth habit of Taraxacum phitosii?
It is an evergreen shrub
What type of soil does Taraxacum phitosii prefer?
It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil
What is the best temperature for Taraxacum phitosii?
It prefers temperatures between 55-75°F (13-24°C)
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,