Status:
valid
Authors:
Kirschner & Štěpánek
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. 33(4): 411 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002679
Common Names
- Taraxacum mesohalobium
- Mesohalobium Dandelion
- Mesohalobium Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum mesohalobium (also called Taraxacum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem and a rosette of leaves that are deeply lobed and have a leathery texture. It grows in temperate climates, and is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum mesohalobium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum mesohalobium has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum mesohalobium is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Taraxacum mesohalobium
Taraxacum mesohalobium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Taraxacum mesohalobium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum mesohalobium?
Taraxacum mesohalobium
What is the common name of Taraxacum mesohalobium?
Mesohalobium Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum mesohalobium?
Taraxacum mesohalobium is found in dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.
What are the uses of Taraxacum mesohalobium?
Taraxacum mesohalobium is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.
What is the flowering season of Taraxacum mesohalobium?
Taraxacum mesohalobium flowers from April to June.
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,