Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aequisectum
ID:
87360

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.P.Christ.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
in Raunk. Dansk Ekskursions-Fl. ed. 5, 311 (1934), in clavi; et in Dansk Bot. Arkiv, ix. No. 2, 5 (1936).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086689



Common Names

  • Aequisectum Dandelion
  • Taraxacum Aequisectum
  • Aequisectum Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum aequisectum (also called Aequisectous Dandelion, Aequisectous Hawkweed, and Aequisectous Puffball, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum aequisectum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum aequisectum has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum aequisectum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be fertilized in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Taraxacum aequisectum

Taraxacum aequisectum is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and forests.

Taraxacum aequisectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum aequisectum?

Taraxacum aequisectum

What is the common name of Taraxacum aequisectum?

Equal-sectioned Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum aequisectum found?

Taraxacum aequisectum is found 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,

References

Mads Peter Christiansen (1889-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Christ.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:252643-1: Based on the initial data import