Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lindb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Meddeland. Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 36: 5 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077022
Common Names
- Taraxacum
- Xanthostigma Dandelion
- Yellow-stigma Dandelion
Synonyms
- Taraxacum melanthes Dahlst. ex G.E.Haglund [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum xanthostigma (also called Yellow-Stemmed Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum xanthostigma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum xanthostigma is a yellow-orange color and has a daisy-like structure. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum xanthostigma can be propagated by division of the root system, or by sowing the seeds in late summer or autumn. The soil should be light and well-drained, and the plant should be kept in full sun. Water the plant regularly, but avoid overwatering. Deadheading is recommended to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Taraxacum xanthostigma
Taraxacum xanthostigma is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Taraxacum xanthostigma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum xanthostigma?
Taraxacum xanthostigma
What is the common name of Taraxacum xanthostigma?
Yellow-stigma dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum xanthostigma?
It is native to Europe and Asia
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,