Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aestivum
ID:
35049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. viii. 117 (1959).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034378



Common Names

  • Taraxacum aestivum
  • Summer Dandelion
  • Aestivum Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum aestivum (also called Summer Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has yellow flowers and grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum aestivum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum aestivum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum aestivum is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay.

Where to Find Taraxacum aestivum

Taraxacum aestivum is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Taraxacum aestivum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum aestivum?

Taraxacum aestivum

What is the common name of Taraxacum aestivum?

Common Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum aestivum?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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