Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scalifolium
ID:
26065

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagend., Oosterv. & Zevenb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 18(4): 445 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025394



Common Names

  • Taraxacum scalifolium
  • Scaly-leaved Dandelion
  • Scaly-leaved Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum scalifolium (also called Common Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum scalifolium is used for its medicinal properties and as a food source. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum scalifolium is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is an achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum scalifolium is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum scalifolium

Taraxacum scalifolium is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland.

Taraxacum scalifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum scalifolium?

Taraxacum scalifolium

What is the common name of Taraxacum scalifolium?

Scaly-leaved Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum scalifolium?

Grassy meadows and open woods

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

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.
P. Oosterveld: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oosterv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:907609-1: Based on the initial data import