Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suave
ID:
59827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirschner & Štěpánek

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Preslia 77(3): 268 (-269, 275; figs. (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059156



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Suave
  • Soft Dandelion
  • Smooth Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum suave (also called Smooth Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum suave is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum suave is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum suave is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers dry, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Taraxacum suave

Taraxacum suave can be found in the meadows and grasslands of Europe and Asia.

Taraxacum suave FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum suave?

Taraxacum suave

What is the family of Taraxacum suave?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Taraxacum suave?

Suave Dandelion

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

Jan Kirschner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirschner' in the authors string.
Jan Štěpánek (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Štěpánek' in the authors string.