Status:
valid
Authors:
G.E.Haglund
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 20(3): 254 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026512
Common Names
- Taraxacum subulicuspis
- Subulicuspis Taraxacum
- Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum subulicuspis (also called Subulate-fruited Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves with white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum subulicuspis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, such as colds, fever, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum subulicuspis is a yellow-white, single-flowered head. The seed is a small, dark-brown achene with a white pappus. The seedling is a rosette of leaves with a central taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum subulicuspis is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can also be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Taraxacum subulicuspis
Taraxacum subulicuspis is found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in the Iberian Peninsula and in the Balearic Islands.
Taraxacum subulicuspis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum subulicuspis?
Taraxacum subulicuspis
What is the family of Taraxacum subulicuspis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Taraxacum subulicuspis?
Slender-tipped 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,