Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.Christ.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Bot. Iceland 3(3): 306 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000103690
Common Names
- Taraxacum Subpardinum
- Subpardinum Dandelion
- Subpardinum
Description
Taraxacum subpardinum (also called Dwarf Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum subpardinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum subpardinum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem and yellow flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum subpardinum is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and should be watered regularly. It is best to divide the plant every two to three years to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Taraxacum subpardinum
Taraxacum subpardinum is native to the Andes mountains in South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Taraxacum subpardinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum subpardinum?
Taraxacum subpardinum
What is the common name of Taraxacum subpardinum?
Subpardinum Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum subpardinum?
Taraxacum subpardinum is native to the Mediterranean region.
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,