Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aberrans
ID:
16465

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 23(4): 439. 1974

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015794



Common Names

  • Aberrant Dandelion
  • Aberrant Hawkbit
  • Aberrant Hawk's-beard


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Description

Taraxacum aberrans (also called Dwarf dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum aberrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum aberrans is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum aberrans is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care.

Where to Find Taraxacum aberrans

Taraxacum aberrans is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Taraxacum aberrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum aberrans?

Taraxacum aberrans

What is the common name of Taraxacum aberrans?

Aberrant Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum aberrans?

It is found in Europe, in meadows, pastures, roadsides and waste places.

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

Johannes Leendert van Soest (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soest' in the authors string.
A. Hagendijk (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hagend.' in the authors string.
H.A. Zevenbergen (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zevenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:252593-1: Based on the initial data import