Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poliophytum
ID:
34784

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1946: 355 (1946). (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034113

Common Names

  • Taraxacum poliophytum
  • Many-Leaved Dandelion
  • Poliophytum Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum poliophytum (also called Many-Leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem, reaching up to 30 cm in height, with yellow flowers. It grows in moist, rocky soils in grassland and wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum poliophytum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum poliophytum is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum poliophytum is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Taraxacum poliophytum

Taraxacum poliophytum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Taraxacum poliophytum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum poliophytum?

Taraxacum poliophytum

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum poliophytum?

Grassy habitats of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

What are the common names of Taraxacum poliophytum?

Woolly dandelion, Woolly-leafed dandelion

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-132978: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.