Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apicatum
ID:
120405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brenner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Meddeland. Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 34: 22 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119734

Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Dandelion
  • Blowball

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Description

Taraxacum apicatum (also called Apical Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has yellow flowers. It prefers open, sunny areas and is found in grasslands, meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum apicatum is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum apicatum is yellow and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum apicatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year for the seedlings to become established. Division is the easiest and quickest way to propagate this plant.

Where to Find Taraxacum apicatum

Taraxacum apicatum is native to Europe. It is found in grassy, mountainous areas and can be identified by its small, yellow flowers.

Taraxacum apicatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum apicatum?

Taraxacum apicatum

What is the common name of Taraxacum apicatum?

Pointed Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum apicatum?

Taraxacum apicatum is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes in 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,

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