Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urbicola
ID:
52106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirschner, Štěpánek & Trávn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Preslia 80(1): 47 (-51; figs. 19-23) (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051435



Common Names

  • Taraxacum urbicola
  • Urban Dandelion
  • Urban Taraxacum


Searching for Taraxacum urbicola? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Taraxacum urbicola (also called Taraxacum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thick, erect stem and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum urbicola is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum urbicola has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.

Searching for Taraxacum urbicola? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum urbicola is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring or early summer. Division is best done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum urbicola

Taraxacum urbicola is native to Europe and can be found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.

Taraxacum urbicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum urbicola?

Taraxacum urbicola

What is the common name of Taraxacum urbicola?

Urban Dandelion

What is the family of Taraxacum urbicola?

Asteraceae

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-149981: Based on the initial data import
Jan Kirschner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirschner' in the authors string.
Jan Štěpánek (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Štěpánek' in the authors string.
Bohumil Trávníček (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trávn.' in the authors string.