Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atactum
ID:
67334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sahlin & Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 19: 197 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066663

Common Names

  • Taraxacum atactum
  • Atactum Dandelion
  • Atactum Taraxacum

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Description

Taraxacum atactum (also called Star Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe, and grows in meadows and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow flowers with a white center.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum atactum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum atactum has small yellow flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum atactum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 3-7.

Where to Find Taraxacum atactum

Taraxacum atactum can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, including Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine.

Taraxacum atactum FAQ

What are the common names of Taraxacum atactum?

Tall Dandelion, Tall Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum atactum?

Taraxacum atactum is native to Europe and grows in moist, grassy areas.

What is the growth habit of Taraxacum atactum?

Taraxacum atactum is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter in height.

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-23539: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Leendert van Soest (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soest' in the authors string.
Carl Ingemar Sahlin (1912-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sahlin' in the authors string.