Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pullum
ID:
33115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markl. ex Puol.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. viii. 167 (1933).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032444

Common Names

  • Taraxacum pullum
  • Small-flowered Dandelion
  • Little Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum pullum (also called Dwarf Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has small yellow flowers and grows up to 10 cm tall. It prefers sunny, dry areas such as grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum pullum is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum pullum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and spiny. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with spiny edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum pullum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring or late fall. The seeds should be sown 1/4 inch deep and spaced 6-12 inches apart. Once established, it can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Taraxacum pullum

Taraxacum pullum is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Taraxacum pullum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum pullum?

Taraxacum pullum

What is the common name of Taraxacum pullum?

Common Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum pullum?

Grasslands, meadows, 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,

References

Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' in the authors string.
Mielo E. Puolanne (1877-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puol.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254512-1: Based on the initial data import