Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Wentia x. 50 (1963).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094315
Common Names
- Pseudostevenii Dandelion
- Stevenii Dandelion
- Taraxacum Pseudostevenii
Description
Taraxacum pseudostevenii (also called False Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum pseudostevenii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum pseudostevenii is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum pseudostevenii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or from seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a light, sandy soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Taraxacum pseudostevenii
Taraxacum pseudostevenii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Taraxacum pseudostevenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum pseudostevenii?
Taraxacum pseudostevenii
What is the common name of Taraxacum pseudostevenii?
False Steven's Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum pseudostevenii?
It is native to Europe and Asia
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,