Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudocalocephalum
ID:
6006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. ix. 308 (1960).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005335

Common Names

  • Taraxacum Pseudocalocephalum
  • False-Headed Dandelion
  • False-Headed Taraxacum

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Description

Taraxacum pseudocalocephalum (also called 'Fuzzy-Headed Dandelion', among many other common names) is an annual herb with bright yellow flowers and a single, hollow stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum pseudocalocephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum pseudocalocephalum is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of spoon-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum pseudocalocephalum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall. It is important to keep the soil moist and fertilize regularly.

Where to Find Taraxacum pseudocalocephalum

Taraxacum pseudocalocephalum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Taraxacum pseudocalocephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum pseudocalocephalum?

Taraxacum pseudocalocephalum

What is the common name of Taraxacum pseudocalocephalum?

False Calocephalum Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum pseudocalocephalum found?

Taraxacum pseudocalocephalum is found in 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