Species:
subpenicilliforme
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lindb. ex Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 12(2): 111 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127672
Common Names
- Subpenicilliforme Dandelion
- Subpenicilliforme Hawkweed
- Subpenicilliforme Taraxacum
Synonyms
- Taraxacum subpenicilliforme H.Lindb. & H.Lindb. [unknown]
- Taraxacum subpenicilliforme Lindb. ex Florstr. [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum subpenicilliforme (also called Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.3m with a spread of 0.3m. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers in spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought and coastal conditions.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum subpenicilliforme is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum subpenicilliforme is yellow with a single row of petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum subpenicilliforme is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Propagation is best done by sowing the seeds directly in the garden in early spring or late summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Taraxacum subpenicilliforme
Taraxacum subpenicilliforme can be found in the Netherlands.
Taraxacum subpenicilliforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum subpenicilliforme?
Taraxacum subpenicilliforme
What is the common name of Taraxacum subpenicilliforme?
Subpenicilliform dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum subpenicilliforme?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,