Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zelotes
ID:
134075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sahlin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Ber. Bayer. Bot. Ges. 50: 186 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133404



Common Names

  • Zelotes Dandelion
  • Zelotes Taraxacum
  • Nodding Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum zelotes (also called common dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum zelotes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum zelotes has yellow flowers, with the seeds being small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum zelotes is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by root cuttings in spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum zelotes

Taraxacum zelotes is native to Europe and can be found in dry meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Taraxacum zelotes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum zelotes?

Taraxacum zelotes

What type of plant is Taraxacum zelotes?

It is a perennial herb.

Where is Taraxacum zelotes native to?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-9421: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ingemar Sahlin (1912-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sahlin' in the authors string.