Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aduncum
ID:
114893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Wentia x. 18 (1963).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114222

Common Names

  • Bent-leaved Dandelion
  • Curved-leaved Dandelion
  • Hooked-leaved Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum aduncum (also called Long-spurred Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It is found in meadows, pastures, roadsides and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum aduncum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum aduncum is a yellow flower with a single pistil and five stamens. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown seed. The seedling is a small, round, yellow-brown seedling with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum aduncum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several parts, each with a few leaves and roots, and then replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Taraxacum aduncum

Taraxacum aduncum is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Taraxacum aduncum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum aduncum?

Taraxacum aduncum

What is the common name of Taraxacum aduncum?

Hooked Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum aduncum?

Taraxacum aduncum is found in moist woodlands, grasslands, 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