Status:
valid
Authors:
Rail.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 1: 64 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041136
Common Names
- Taraxacum subgentile
- Subgentile Dandelion
- Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum subgentile (also called Subgentle Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual plant that typically grows to a height of 15-30 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, steppes, and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single erect stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate, with entire margins and a few hairs on the upper surface. The flowers are yellow and daisy-like.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum subgentile is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum subgentile is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum subgentile is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It is a low maintenance plant that requires little care.
Where to Find Taraxacum subgentile
Taraxacum subgentile is native to Europe and parts of Asia, and can be found in meadows and grasslands.
Taraxacum subgentile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum subgentile?
Taraxacum subgentile
What is the common name of Taraxacum subgentile?
Subgentile Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum subgentile?
Taraxacum subgentile is native to Europe.
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,