Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinto-silvae
ID:
127243

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Agron. Lusit. xviii. 96 (1956).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126572



Common Names

  • Pinto-Silvae Dandelion
  • Taraxacum
  • Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum pinto-silvae (also called Pinto-silvae Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and leaves that are deeply lobed. It has yellow flowers that bloom in summer. It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum pinto-silvae is used in traditional medicine for treating liver and gallbladder disorders, as well as for its diuretic and laxative properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum pinto-silvae is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum pinto-silvae is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned out to give the remaining plants enough room to grow. The plants should be kept in full sun and watered regularly. To propagate by division, the plants should be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum pinto-silvae

Taraxacum pinto-silvae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Taraxacum pinto-silvae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum pinto-silvae?

Taraxacum pinto-silvae

What is the common name of Taraxacum pinto-silvae?

Pinto-silvae Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum pinto-silvae?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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,

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