Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
solenanthinum
ID:
51934

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sahlin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Pirineos 121: 12 (fig. 8) (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051263

Common Names

  • Solenanthin Dandelion
  • Solenanthin Hawkweed
  • Solenanthin Taraxacum

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Description

Taraxacum solenanthinum (also called Common Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other areas with moist soils. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum solenanthinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in salads and as a vegetable.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum solenanthinum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum solenanthinum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is not very drought tolerant and will need regular watering during dry spells. It can be fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Taraxacum solenanthinum

Taraxacum solenanthinum can be found in the dry grasslands of the Brazilian Cerrado, as well as in the Gran Chaco of Paraguay and Argentina.

Taraxacum solenanthinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum solenanthinum?

Taraxacum solenanthinum

What is the common name of Taraxacum solenanthinum?

Solenanthin Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum solenanthinum?

Grassy meadows, pastures, and roadsides

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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