Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Øllg. & J.Räsänen
Source:
gcc
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 45(5): 381 (-383; figs. 6-9) (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050844
Common Names
- Scaly Dandelion
- Scaly-headed Dandelion
- Scaly-leaved Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum scalare (also called Slender Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower head. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes at elevations of 500-2,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum scalare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum scalare is yellow and has a daisy-like structure. The seed is small and has a black color. The seedlings are thin and have a green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum scalare is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Taraxacum scalare
Taraxacum scalare can be found in meadows, fields, and disturbed areas in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Taraxacum scalare FAQ
What are the common names of Taraxacum scalare?
Common names of Taraxacum scalare include Slender-leaved Dandelion and Slender-leaved Hawkweed
What is the growth habit of Taraxacum scalare?
Taraxacum scalare is an upright, clump-forming perennial with a woody base
What is the native range of Taraxacum scalare?
Taraxacum scalare is native to the southeastern United States
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
Juhani Räsänen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Räsänen' in the authors string.