Status:
valid
Authors:
Kitam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 2: 119 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127346
Common Names
- Toothed Dandelion
- Pectinate Dandelion
- Toothed Hawk's-Beard
Synonyms
- Taraxacum arakii Kitam. [unknown]
- Taraxacum nemotoi H.Koidz. [unknown]
- Taraxacum numajirii H.Koidz. [unknown]
- Taraxacum arakii arakii [unknown]
- Taraxacum pectinatum pectinatum [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum pectinatum (also called Pectinate Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum pectinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum pectinatum is yellow with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum pectinatum is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It 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 the spring or fall. Once established, it requires little water and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Taraxacum pectinatum
Taraxacum pectinatum can be found in Europe, primarily in the northern countries.
Taraxacum pectinatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum pectinatum?
Taraxacum pectinatum
What is the common name of Taraxacum pectinatum?
Toothed Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum pectinatum?
Meadows, roadsides, and open woods
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,