Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sellandii
ID:
54014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bergens Mus. Årbog (Årbok) 1923-1924(6): 19 (1925). (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053343



Common Names

  • Selland's Dandelion
  • Selland's Taraxacum
  • Selland's Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum granvinense Dahlst. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum sellandii (also called dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, lawns, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum sellandii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum sellandii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum sellandii is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Taraxacum sellandii

Taraxacum sellandii is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Taraxacum sellandii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum sellandii?

Taraxacum sellandii

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum sellandii?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

What is the flower color of Taraxacum sellandii?

The flowers are yellow.

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