Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macroceratodon
ID:
56171

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Øllg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 185 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055500

Common Names

  • Macroceratodon Dandelion
  • Large-Horned Dandelion
  • Large-Horned Taraxacum

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Description

Taraxacum macroceratodon (also called Large-horned Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and North Africa and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum macroceratodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum macroceratodon is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum macroceratodon is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum macroceratodon

Taraxacum macroceratodon is native to the Mediterranean region.

Taraxacum macroceratodon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum macroceratodon?

Taraxacum macroceratodon

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum macroceratodon?

Grassy meadows

What is the flowering season of Taraxacum macroceratodon?

Spring

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-154137: Based on the initial data import
Hans Øllgaard (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Øllg.' in the authors string.