Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turfosum
ID:
12084

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. x. 281 (1961), cum descr. amp

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011413

Common Names

  • Asplenium
  • Gilliesii Fern
  • Gillies' Spleenwort

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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum vollmannii Soest [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum turfosum (also called Turfy Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum turfosum is used as a food source for livestock, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum turfosum is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum turfosum is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to produce a flowering plant.

Where to Find Taraxacum turfosum

Taraxacum turfosum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Taraxacum turfosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum turfosum?

Taraxacum turfosum

What is the common name of Taraxacum turfosum?

Tall Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum turfosum?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-111063: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Johannes Leendert van Soest (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soest' in the authors string.