Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
toletanum
ID:
105058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sennen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Nouv. : 282 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000104387



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Toledo Dandelion
  • Taraxacum toletanum


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Description

Taraxacum toletanum (also called 'Toledo Dandelion', among many other common names) is an herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum toletanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum toletanum has yellow flowers with a dark centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with small hairs on the underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum toletanum is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-drained soil and lightly covered. Germination usually occurs within 1-2 weeks.

Where to Find Taraxacum toletanum

Taraxacum toletanum can be found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Taraxacum toletanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum toletanum?

Taraxacum toletanum

What is the common name of Taraxacum toletanum?

Toledo Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum toletanum found?

Taraxacum toletanum is found in Spain.

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-6212: Based on the initial data import
Frère Sennen (1861-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennen' in the authors string.