Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apiculatiforme
ID:
127866

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 69: 450 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127195

Common Names

  • Taraxacum apiculatiforme
  • Apiculate Dandelion
  • Apiculatiforme Taraxacum

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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum abrotanum Kirschner & al. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum abrotanum Kirschner, Sonck & Štěpánek [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum apiculatiforme (also called Apiculate Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply divided, dark green leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum apiculatiforme is used for its medicinal properties, including as an anti-inflammatory, a diuretic, and a laxative. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, for its attractive yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum apiculatiforme is yellow in color and has a dandelion-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem with small green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum apiculatiforme is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy.

Where to Find Taraxacum apiculatiforme

Taraxacum apiculatiforme can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland.

Taraxacum apiculatiforme FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Taraxacum apiculatiforme?

Taraxacum apiculatiforme grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Taraxacum apiculatiforme?

Taraxacum apiculatiforme prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.

What is the best way to propagate Taraxacum apiculatiforme?

Taraxacum apiculatiforme can be propagated through seed or division.

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,

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