Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutifidum
ID:
42578

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.P.Christ.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
in Raunkiar, Dansk. Exkurs.-Fl. ed. 5: 314. 1934 , in clavi; et in Dansk Bot. Arkiv, ix. No. 2, 4 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041907



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Taraxacum
  • Blowball


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Description

Taraxacum acutifidum (also called sharp-lobed dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a long, hollow stem and its leaves are deeply lobed and toothed. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum acutifidum is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum acutifidum is yellow, with five petals, and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small, round, and brown. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum acutifidum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the cutting regularly until it has established itself in the soil.

Where to Find Taraxacum acutifidum

Taraxacum acutifidum can be found in moist, grassy areas in the southeastern United States.

Taraxacum acutifidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum acutifidum?

Taraxacum acutifidum

What is the common name of Taraxacum acutifidum?

Sharp-lobed Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum acutifidum found?

It is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia

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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