Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acrolobum
ID:
21511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 10(6): 27 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020840

Common Names

  • Acrolobum dandelion
  • Acrolobum thistle
  • Acrolobum taraxacum

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Description

Taraxacum acrolobum (also called 'Fuzzy-Lobed Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum acrolobum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum acrolobum is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are green and have a lanceolate shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum acrolobum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, and they should germinate within two weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the plants should be divided every three to four years.

Where to Find Taraxacum acrolobum

Taraxacum acrolobum can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Taraxacum acrolobum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum acrolobum?

Taraxacum acrolobum

What is the common name of Taraxacum acrolobum?

Woolly-Fruited Dandelion

What type of plant is Taraxacum acrolobum?

Perennial herb

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,

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