Status:
valid
Authors:
G.E.Haglund
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 20(3): 252, as 'selandri' (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083662
Common Names
- Seanderi Taraxacum
- Taraxacum Seanderi
- Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum selanderi (also called Selanders Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum selanderi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have many health benefits such as reducing inflammation and improving digestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum selanderi is yellow, solitary, and terminal. The seed is a small, black, and oblong. The seedlings have long, narrow, and pointed cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum selanderi is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be grown from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by taking cuttings from the stems. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Taraxacum selanderi
Taraxacum selanderi can be found in the northern United States, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
Taraxacum selanderi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum selanderi?
Taraxacum selanderi
What is the common name of Taraxacum selanderi?
Selander's dandelion
What type of plant is Taraxacum selanderi?
Herbaceous perennial
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,