Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ploegii
ID:
16672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 22(6): 625. 1973

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016001



Common Names

  • Ploeg's Dandelion
  • Taraxacum Ploegii
  • Ploeg's Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum ploegii (also called Ploeg's Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum ploegii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and grows in full sun or partial shade. It has a long blooming season and attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum ploegii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum ploegii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Taraxacum ploegii

Taraxacum ploegii is native to the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.

Taraxacum ploegii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum ploegii?

Taraxacum ploegii

What type of plant is Taraxacum ploegii?

Perennial herb

Where does Taraxacum ploegii grow?

It is native to 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

Johannes Leendert van Soest (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soest' in the authors string.
A. Hagendijk (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hagend.' in the authors string.
H.A. Zevenbergen (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zevenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254361-1: Based on the initial data import