Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ancoriferum
ID:
31660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hudziok

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 80: 333 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030989



Common Names

  • Taraxacum ancoriferum
  • Anchor-bearing Dandelion
  • Anchor-bearing Hawkweed


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Description

Taraxacum ancoriferum (also called Anchor-bearing Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum ancoriferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in dried flower arrangements. It has also been used medicinally to treat digestive issues and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum ancoriferum is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum ancoriferum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, and it prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Taraxacum ancoriferum

Taraxacum ancoriferum is native to Europe and can be found in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

Taraxacum ancoriferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum ancoriferum?

Taraxacum ancoriferum

What type of plant is Taraxacum ancoriferum?

It is a perennial flowering plant.

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum ancoriferum?

It is native to the Caucasus region.

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-129976: Based on the initial data import
Georg W. Hudziok (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hudziok' in the authors string.