Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.Christ.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Bot. Iceland 3(3): 284 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078983
Common Names
- Subcrispum dandelion
- Crisp-leaved dandelion
- Hairy-fruited dandelion
Description
Taraxacum subcrispum (also called Common Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum subcrispum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a high medicinal value and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used to reduce inflammation and to improve digestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum subcrispum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum subcrispum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed, division or cuttings.
Where to Find Taraxacum subcrispum
Taraxacum subcrispum is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Taraxacum subcrispum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum subcrispum?
Taraxacum subcrispum
What is the common name of Taraxacum subcrispum?
Subcrisped dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum subcrispum?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in Europe
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,