Taraxacum serpentinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serpentinum
ID:
70632
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. viii. 136 (1959).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069961
Common Names
- Serpentine Taraxacum
- Serpentine Dandelion
- Serpentine Dandelion Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum serpentinum (also called serpentine dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in open, sunny areas such as roadsides and dry fields.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum serpentinum is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum serpentinum has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum serpentinum is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, shaded area. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and watered regularly.
Where to Find Taraxacum serpentinum
Taraxacum serpentinum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Taraxacum serpentinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum serpentinum?
Taraxacum serpentinum
What is the common name of Taraxacum serpentinum?
Taraxacum
Where can Taraxacum serpentinum be found?
It can be found in 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-26762: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Leendert van Soest (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soest' in the authors string.