Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavostylum
ID:
55324

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.G.Bäck

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 49: 361. 1974

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000054653

Common Names

  • Flavostylum Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Flavostylum
  • Yellow-Flowered Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum flavostylum (also called Yellow-Stemmed Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows to a height of 0.3-1 meter and has a stout, branching stem. The leaves are alternate, oblanceolate, and up to 10 cm long. The flower heads are solitary, and the flowers are yellow. It is found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum flavostylum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum flavostylum is yellow, with a single row of petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum flavostylum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the plant in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn in a well-prepared seed bed. Water the seed bed regularly and keep it weed-free.

Where to Find Taraxacum flavostylum

Taraxacum flavostylum can be found in the alpine meadows of the European Alps.

Taraxacum flavostylum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum flavostylum?

Taraxacum flavostylum

What is the family of Taraxacum flavostylum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Taraxacum flavostylum?

Yellow-stemmed Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum flavostylum?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

What is the flowering period of Taraxacum flavostylum?

May to October

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

Ragnar Gottfrid Bäck (b.1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.G.Bäck' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253348-1: Based on the initial data import