Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst. ex G.E.Haglund
Source:
gcc
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1934, 392, nomen.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020680
Common Names
- Taraxacum Rhodopodum
- Rhodopodum Dandelion
- Red-Stemmed Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum rhodopodum (also called Pink-flowered Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and pink flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum rhodopodum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including colds, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum rhodopodum is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum rhodopodum is a perennial plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Taraxacum rhodopodum
Taraxacum rhodopodum can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.
Taraxacum rhodopodum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum rhodopodum?
Taraxacum rhodopodum
What is the common name of Taraxacum rhodopodum?
Rhodope Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum rhodopodum?
Taraxacum rhodopodum is found in the alpine meadows and grasslands of the Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria, Greece, and Macedonia
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,