Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alatum
ID:
40097

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lindb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. xxix. n.° 9, 20 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039426

Common Names

  • Taraxacum alatum
  • Winged Dandelion
  • Alatum Taraxacum

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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum oncolobum Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum semiprivum Dahlst. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum alatum (also called Winged Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum alatum has been used as a diuretic, to reduce inflammation, and to treat liver and gallbladder disorders. It is also used as a tonic and to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum alatum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, brown and round in shape. The seedlings are small and light green with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum alatum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the root clump in the spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum alatum

Taraxacum alatum can be found in the northern United States and Canada.

Taraxacum alatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum alatum?

Taraxacum alatum

What is the common name of Taraxacum alatum?

Winged dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum alatum?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-138129: Based on the initial data import
Harald Lindberg (1871-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lindb.' in the authors string.