Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sparsidens
ID:
51776

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund ex Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Veröff. Geobot. Inst. ETH Stiftung Rübel Zürich xlii. 135 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051105



Common Names

  • Taraxacum sparsidens
  • Sparsidens Dandelion
  • Sparsidens Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum sparsidens (also called Sparse-toothed 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 Asia, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum sparsidens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum sparsidens is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum sparsidens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Taraxacum sparsidens

Taraxacum sparsidens is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, and Poland.

Taraxacum sparsidens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum sparsidens?

Taraxacum sparsidens

What is the common name of Taraxacum sparsidens?

Sparsidens Dandelion

What is the family of Taraxacum sparsidens?

Asteraceae

What is the distribution of Taraxacum sparsidens?

Central and southern Europe

What is the habitat of Taraxacum sparsidens?

Dry grasslands and stony slopes

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

Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.
Johannes Leendert van Soest (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soest' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254768-1: Based on the initial data import