Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Lejeunia , n.s., 8: 1 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040579
Common Names
- Taraxacum wallonicum
- Walloon Dandelion
- Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum wallonicum (also called Walloon Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a sprawling habit, with lanceolate leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum wallonicum is an annual plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum wallonicum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum wallonicum is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Taraxacum wallonicum
Taraxacum wallonicum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Taraxacum wallonicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum wallonicum?
Taraxacum wallonicum
What is the common name of Taraxacum wallonicum?
Walloon Dandelion
What is the family of Taraxacum wallonicum?
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,