Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tropaeatum
ID:
116701

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rail.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 4: 115 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116030



Common Names

  • Taraxacum tropaeatum
  • Trophy Dandelion
  • Tropaeolum Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum tropaeatum (also called Mediterranean Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the family Asteraceae. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows to a height of about 0.5 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist habitats such as marshes, ditches and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum tropaeatum is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum tropaeatum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum tropaeatum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Sow seeds in spring or autumn in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and planted in moist soil. The plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Taraxacum tropaeatum

Taraxacum tropaeatum can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.

Taraxacum tropaeatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum tropaeatum?

Taraxacum tropaeatum

What is the common name of Taraxacum tropaeatum?

Tropaeum dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum tropaeatum?

Grassy meadows and pastures

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