Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
versaillense
ID:
124941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 24(2): 150 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124270



Common Names

  • Versailles Dandelion
  • Versailles Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum versaillense


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Description

Taraxacum versaillense (also called French Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum versaillense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum versaillense has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum versaillense is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the stems and place them in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Taraxacum versaillense

Taraxacum versaillense is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Taraxacum versaillense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum versaillense?

Taraxacum versaillense

What type of plant is Taraxacum versaillense?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Taraxacum versaillense native to?

It 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