Status:
valid
Authors:
Markl. ex Eklund & Markl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. xxiii. 42, 86 (1938), descr.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040459
Common Names
- Taraxacum tenellisquameum
- Small-Flowered Dandelion
- Small-Flowered Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum tenellisquameum (also called slender-stemmed dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands and disturbed areas. It has yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum tenellisquameum is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, and is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum tenellisquameum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, green stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum tenellisquameum is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet conditions. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Taraxacum tenellisquameum
Taraxacum tenellisquameum is found in the alpine regions of Europe.
Taraxacum tenellisquameum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum tenellisquameum?
Taraxacum tenellisquameum
What is the common name of Taraxacum tenellisquameum?
Narrow-leaved Dandelion
Where does Taraxacum tenellisquameum grow?
Taraxacum tenellisquameum 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,
References
Eklund: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eklund' in the authors string.