Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magnesicum
ID:
75555

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sonck

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 22(3): 259 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074884

Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Magnesium Dandelion
  • Taraxacum Magnesicum

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Description

Taraxacum magnesicum (also called Magnesian Dandelion, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to the mountains of Europe and the Caucasus, and is found in rocky, grassy, and alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum magnesicum is a perennial herb that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It has attractive foliage and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum magnesicum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum magnesicum is a hardy perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum magnesicum

Taraxacum magnesicum is a species of flowering plant found in the Balkan Peninsula. It grows in moist, shady areas at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Taraxacum magnesicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum magnesicum?

Taraxacum magnesicum

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum magnesicum?

It is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe.

What is the common name of Taraxacum magnesicum?

It is commonly known as the Magnesian dandelion.

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-31596: Based on the initial data import
Carl Eric Sonck (1905-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonck' in the authors string.