Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moriceps
ID:
116938

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Nytt Mag. Naturvidensk. 86: 68 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116267

Common Names

  • Morice's Dandelion
  • Morice Dandelion
  • Morice's Hawkweed

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Description

Taraxacum moriceps (also called Dwarf Dandelion, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow dandelion-like flowers, and is often found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum moriceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum moriceps is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum moriceps is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Taraxacum moriceps

Taraxacum moriceps can be found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.

Taraxacum moriceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum moriceps?

Taraxacum moriceps

What is the family of Taraxacum moriceps?

Asteraceae

Where is Taraxacum moriceps native to?

Central 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-77674: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.