Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Richards
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Watsonia 15(2): 92 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128590
Common Names
- Taraxacum
- Serpenticola Dandelion
- Snake Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum serpenticola (also called Serpentine Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It typically grows to a height of 0.5–2 m, and has linear leaves with a length of 2–10 cm. The plant is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, roadsides and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum serpenticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum serpenticola is yellow and has a large head with many florets. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, slender and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum serpenticola is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly. Propagation can also be done by division of the root clump.
Where to Find Taraxacum serpenticola
Taraxacum serpenticola can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
Taraxacum serpenticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum serpenticola?
Taraxacum serpenticola
What are the common names of Taraxacum serpenticola?
Serpentine Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum serpenticola?
Grasslands 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,