Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scaliforme
ID:
54364

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Koch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
W. Koch in Veröff. Geobot. Inst. ETH Stiftung Rübel Zürich 42. 1969 138 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053693



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Puffball


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Description

Taraxacum scaliforme (also called Dwarf Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arctostaphylos rudis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The plant has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum scaliforme has yellow flowers with a single yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum scaliforme is a perennial plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Taraxacum scaliforme

Taraxacum scaliforme is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Taraxacum scaliforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum scaliforme?

Taraxacum scaliforme

What type of plant is Taraxacum scaliforme?

Taraxacum scaliforme is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where is Taraxacum scaliforme found?

Taraxacum scaliforme is found in Europe and North America.

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

Walo Koch (1896-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Koch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254671-1: Based on the initial data import