Status:
valid
Authors:
Sahlin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Ber. Bayer. Bot. Ges. 54: 19 (1983) (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039106
Common Names
- Schmidianum Taraxacum
- Schmidianum Dandelion
- Schmidianum Common Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum schmidianum (also called Schmid's dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in rocky soils in dry scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum schmidianum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum schmidianum is a small yellow flower with a single petal. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum schmidianum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Taraxacum schmidianum
Taraxacum schmidianum can be found in moist woodlands and meadows in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia.
Taraxacum schmidianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum schmidianum?
Taraxacum schmidianum
What is the common name of Taraxacum schmidianum?
Schmidt's Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum schmidianum?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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,