Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nubilum
ID:
48701

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagend. & al.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Hagend. & al. in Acta Bot. Neerl. 27. 1978 310 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048030

Common Names

  • Nubilum Dandelion
  • Nubilum Hawkweed
  • Nubilum Blowball

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Description

Taraxacum nubilum (also called Common Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single yellow flower head. It is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa and is found in meadows, grasslands and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum nubilum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum nubilum has yellow flowers that are arranged in a single head. The seeds are small, brown and oblong. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum nubilum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Taraxacum nubilum

Taraxacum nubilum can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Taraxacum nubilum FAQ

What is the common name of Taraxacum nubilum?

Cloudy Dandelion

What is the scientific name of Cloudy Dandelion?

Taraxacum nubilum

What is the optimal temperature for Taraxacum nubilum?

20-25°C

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

A. Hagendijk (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hagend.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254120-1: Based on the initial data import