Taraxacum meyeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meyeri
ID:
6989
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sonck
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 25(1): 78 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006318
Common Names
- Taraxacum Meyeri
- Meyer's Dandelion
- Meyer's Hawkweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum meyeri (also called Meyer's Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant with a woody base and hairy stems, and its leaves are deeply divided into narrow lobes. It is found in grassland and meadow habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum meyeri 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 meyeri is a yellow daisy with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum meyeri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but will not tolerate wet or water-logged soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Divide the clumps in the spring or fall. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Taraxacum meyeri
Taraxacum meyeri is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Taraxacum meyeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum meyeri?
Taraxacum meyeri
What is the growth rate of Taraxacum meyeri?
Taraxacum meyeri grows at a slow to moderate rate.
What is the ideal soil type for Taraxacum meyeri?
Taraxacum meyeri prefers well-drained, loamy soil.
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-106090: Based on the initial data import
Carl Eric Sonck (1905-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonck' in the authors string.