Status:
valid
Authors:
Rail.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Arch. Soc. Zool. Bot. Fenn. "Vanamo" xi. 151 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003912
Common Names
- Taraxacum chrysophaenum
- Golden-Fruited Dandelion
- Golden-Fruited Hawkweed
Description
Taraxacum chrysophaenum (also called Golden-flowered Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in rocky areas and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum chrysophaenum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum chrysophaenum is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum chrysophaenum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny location. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant in a sunny location.
Where to Find Taraxacum chrysophaenum
Taraxacum chrysophaenum can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Caucasus, the Altai, and the Tian Shan.
Taraxacum chrysophaenum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum chrysophaenum?
Taraxacum chrysophaenum
What is the common name of Taraxacum chrysophaenum?
Golden-rayed Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum chrysophaenum?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, 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,