Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcephaloides
ID:
35228

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(2): 263 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034557

Common Names

  • Microcephaloides Taraxacum
  • Microcephaloides Dandelion
  • Microcephaloides Hawkweed

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Description

Taraxacum microcephaloides (also called Small-headed Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of deeply-lobed leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum microcephaloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum microcephaloides is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum microcephaloides is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.

Where to Find Taraxacum microcephaloides

Taraxacum microcephaloides can be found in Europe and Asia.

Taraxacum microcephaloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum microcephaloides?

Taraxacum microcephaloides

What is the family of Taraxacum microcephaloides?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Taraxacum microcephaloides?

Small-headed Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum microcephaloides found?

Taraxacum microcephaloides is found in Europe and Asia.

What is the habitat of Taraxacum microcephaloides?

Taraxacum microcephaloides grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed sites.

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,

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