Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Doll
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 87(5): 322 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075459
Common Names
- Scolopendriform Dandelion
- Taraxacum Scolopendriforme
- Scolopendriform Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum scolopendriforme (also called Scolopendriform Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum scolopendriforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Taraxacum scolopendriforme are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum scolopendriforme is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Taraxacum scolopendriforme
Taraxacum scolopendriforme is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Taraxacum scolopendriforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum scolopendriforme?
Taraxacum scolopendriforme
What type of plant is Taraxacum scolopendriforme?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Taraxacum scolopendriforme found?
It is found in Europe and North Africa
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,