Taraxacum argillicola - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argillicola
ID:
102098
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 26(2): 141 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000101427
Common Names
- Taraxacum
- Aridland Dandelion
- Clayland Dandelion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum argillicola (also called clay-loving dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows in dry, clay areas and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its grey-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum argillicola is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum argillicola has small yellow flowers that are clustered in heads. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum argillicola is a perennial species that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate drought. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Taraxacum argillicola
Taraxacum argillicola is native to Europe and can be found in wet, clay soils. It is also cultivated in gardens and used as an ornamental plant.
Taraxacum argillicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum argillicola?
Taraxacum argillicola
What type of plant is Taraxacum argillicola?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Taraxacum argillicola found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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-5853: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Leendert van Soest (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soest' in the authors string.