Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
skalnatense
ID:
38490

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Doll

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Preslia 49(2): 126 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037819



Common Names

  • Skalnatense Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Skalnatense
  • Skalnat Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum skalnatense (also called Skalnate Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single yellow flower head. It is found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum skalnatense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum skalnatense is yellow, with a white center, and is about 1 cm wide. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum skalnatense is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and allowed to overwinter before transplanting in the spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum skalnatense

Taraxacum skalnatense is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington. It is typically found in moist, shady areas such as meadows and grasslands.

Taraxacum skalnatense FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Taraxacum skalnatense?

Taraxacum skalnatense prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

How often should Taraxacum skalnatense be watered?

Taraxacum skalnatense should be watered regularly, about once a week, or when the soil is dry to the touch.

How large does Taraxacum skalnatense grow?

Taraxacum skalnatense typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-136571: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard Doll (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Doll' in the authors string.