Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuisquameum
ID:
3703

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst. ex G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 1936, xi. 39.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003032



Common Names

  • Tenuous-scaled Dandelion
  • Tenuous-scaled Blowball
  • Taraxacum Tenuisquameum


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Description

Taraxacum tenuisquameum (also called 'Slender-leaved Dandelion', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and slender leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum tenuisquameum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum tenuisquameum has yellow flowers, small black seeds and seedlings with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum tenuisquameum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in the fall. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Taraxacum tenuisquameum

Taraxacum tenuisquameum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Taraxacum tenuisquameum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum tenuisquameum?

Taraxacum tenuisquameum

What is the common name of Taraxacum tenuisquameum?

Slender Dandelion

What type of plant is Taraxacum tenuisquameum?

Perennial herb

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-102926: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.