Status:
valid
Authors:
Marklund
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. xxxiv. n.° 7, 16 (1911).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022356
Common Names
- Submaculosum Taraxacum
- Common Dandelion
- Field Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum submaculosum (also called Submaculate Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Europe. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in open grasslands, rocky areas, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum submaculosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum submaculosum is a yellow disc floret, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are initially small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum submaculosum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. Seeds can also be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Taraxacum submaculosum
Taraxacum submaculosum is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in moist, grassy areas.
Taraxacum submaculosum FAQ
What type of plant is Taraxacum submaculosum?
Taraxacum submaculosum is a type of perennial herb.
Where does Taraxacum submaculosum grow?
Taraxacum submaculosum grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woods.
What is the lifespan of Taraxacum submaculosum?
The lifespan of Taraxacum submaculosum is up to 5 years.
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,