Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. ii. 150 (1926).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008818
Common Names
- Calanthus Dandelion
- Calanthodium Dandelion
- Calanthodium Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum calanthodium (also called Calanthium Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean Basin. It has a woody rootstock and grows to about 30 cm in height. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow and clustered in heads. It grows in rocky and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum calanthodium is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers being used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum calanthodium is a yellow disc floret with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum calanthodium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a year in early spring.
Where to Find Taraxacum calanthodium
Taraxacum calanthodium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Taraxacum calanthodium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum calanthodium?
Taraxacum calanthodium
What is the common name of Taraxacum calanthodium?
Calanthodium Dandelion
What type of plant is Taraxacum calanthodium?
Herb
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,