Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.Christ. in Rosenv. & Warm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Bot. Iceland 3(3): 312 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028323
Common Names
- Taraxacum cyclocentrum
- Prairie Dandelion
- Dandelion
- Blowball
Description
Taraxacum cyclocentrum (also called Common Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum cyclocentrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum cyclocentrum is a bright, yellow flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum cyclocentrum is a perennial that is native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of existing clumps. Seeds should be sown in the garden in the spring or summer, and divisions should be done in the spring.
Where to Find Taraxacum cyclocentrum
Taraxacum cyclocentrum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.
Taraxacum cyclocentrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum cyclocentrum?
Taraxacum cyclocentrum
What is the common name of Taraxacum cyclocentrum?
Cyclic Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum cyclocentrum?
It is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe
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,