Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Veröff. Geobot. Inst. ETH Stiftung Rübel Zürich xlii. 152 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026288
Common Names
- Taraxacum aperavtum
- Aperavtum Dandelion
- Aperavtum Dandelion Plant
Description
Taraxacum aperavtum (also called Common Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It has hairy, grey-green leaves and yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum aperavtum, commonly known as large-flowered dandelion, is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum aperavtum has small, yellow flowers with a single row of ray florets. Its seeds are small, dark brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum aperavtum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in the garden in the fall. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided every few years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
Where to Find Taraxacum aperavtum
Taraxacum aperavtum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It is commonly found in France, Germany, and Italy.
Taraxacum aperavtum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum aperavtum?
Taraxacum aperavtum
What is the common name of Taraxacum aperavtum?
Apera-leaved dandelion
Where is Taraxacum aperavtum native to?
Europe, North Africa, and western Asia
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,