Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.Christ.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Bot. Iceland 3(3): 260 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008023
Common Names
- Taraxacum Appositum
- Appositum Taraxacum
- Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum appositum (also called Apposite-Leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.2-0.5 m. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum appositum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum appositum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white woolly covering.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum appositum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Taraxacum appositum
Taraxacum appositum can be found in the alpine meadows of the Caucasus Mountains.
Taraxacum appositum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum appositum?
Taraxacum appositum is native to the alpine meadows of Europe.
What is the growth habit of Taraxacum appositum?
Taraxacum appositum is a perennial herb that grows to a height of up to 30 cm (12 in) tall.
What is the flower color of Taraxacum appositum?
The flowers of Taraxacum appositum are yellow in color.
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,