Taraxacum patens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patens
ID:
44669
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1905, 154; et in Bot. Studier
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043998
Common Names
- Taraxacum patens
- Mountain Dandelion
- Alpine Dandelion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Taraxacum promptum Rail. [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum patens (also called Alpine Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the alpine regions of Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in rocky, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum patens is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and bronchitis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum patens is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have long stems with small, feathery leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum patens is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed, division, or root cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Root cuttings can be taken in the spring or fall and should be planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Taraxacum patens
Taraxacum patens is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies and deserts.
Taraxacum patens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum patens?
Taraxacum patens
What type of plant is Taraxacum patens?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Taraxacum patens found?
It is found in North America, Europe, and 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-142564: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.