Status:
valid
Authors:
Rail.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Arch. Soc. Zool. Bot. Fenn. "Vanamo" xi. 165 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115902
Common Names
- Subcordatum Dandelion
- Subcordatum Hawkweed
- Subcordatum Hawkbit
Description
Taraxacum subcordatum (also called 'Broad-leaved Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum subcordatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum subcordatum is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum subcordatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. The plant should be grown in full sun and in an area with good air circulation.
Where to Find Taraxacum subcordatum
Taraxacum subcordatum is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Taraxacum subcordatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum subcordatum?
Taraxacum subcordatum
What is the common name of Taraxacum subcordatum?
Subcordate dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum subcordatum?
Grassy meadows and pastures
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,