Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutangulum
ID:
59647

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. lv. n.° 5, 18 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058976

Common Names

  • Sharp-toothed Dandelion
  • Sharp-toothed Hawk'sbeard
  • Sharp-toothed Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum stenocentrum Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum oxyodon M.P.Christ. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum stenocentrum Dahlst. ex Florstr. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum acutangulum (also called Sharp-lobed Hawk's Beard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and deeply-cut leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum acutangulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum acutangulum has small yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum acutangulum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It is best planted in the spring in well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to deadhead spent blooms to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Taraxacum acutangulum

Taraxacum acutangulum is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Caucasus.

Taraxacum acutangulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum acutangulum?

Taraxacum acutangulum

What type of plant is Taraxacum acutangulum?

Perennial herb

Where is Taraxacum acutangulum native to?

Europe and North Africa

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-16074: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' in the authors string.