Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subbracteatum
ID:
8138

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Richards

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 15(2): 89 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007467

Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Dandelion
  • Taraxacum officinale

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Description

Taraxacum subbracteatum (also called Small-Headed Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem and lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in grasslands, woodlands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum subbracteatum, commonly known as Dandelion, is a popular ornamental plant. It is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion and constipation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum subbracteatum has yellow flowers with dark purple centers, and the seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings have long, narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum subbracteatum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into small sections and replanted in well-drained soil in a sunny position. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum subbracteatum

Taraxacum subbracteatum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Taraxacum subbracteatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum subbracteatum?

Taraxacum subbracteatum

What is the common name of Taraxacum subbracteatum?

Subbracteate Dandelion

What type of plant is Taraxacum subbracteatum?

Herbaceous perennial

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-107217: Based on the initial data import
Adrian John Richards (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Richards' in the authors string.