Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaeroides
ID:
45505

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 10(6): 30 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044834



Common Names

  • Taraxacum sphaeroides
  • Spherical Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Sphaeroides


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Description

Taraxacum sphaeroides (also called Taraxacum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a small plant, with a height of up to 40 cm. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum sphaeroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum sphaeroides is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped with a length of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are slender, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum sphaeroides is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in containers, use a well-draining potting mix and fertilize regularly. When planting in the ground, prepare the soil by adding organic matter and fertilize regularly.

Where to Find Taraxacum sphaeroides

Taraxacum sphaeroides is native to Europe and can be found in the meadows and grasslands of the continent.

Taraxacum sphaeroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum sphaeroides?

Taraxacum sphaeroides

What is the family of Taraxacum sphaeroides?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Taraxacum sphaeroides?

Sphaeroides' Taraxacum

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