Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argutum
ID:
116957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 8(5): 619 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116286



Common Names

  • Argutum Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Argutum
  • Sharp-lobed Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum brachyglossum argutum (Dahlst. ex Druce) R.Doll [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum argutum (also called 'Sharp-leaved Dandelion', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of oblong leaves and produces yellow flowers in spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum argutum has been used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion and constipation. It has also been used as a natural insect repellent, as well as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum argutum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum argutum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It should be divided in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The divisions should be planted at a depth of 5-10cm and spaced 30-45cm apart. Water the divisions thoroughly after planting.

Where to Find Taraxacum argutum

Taraxacum argutum can be found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.

Taraxacum argutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum argutum?

Taraxacum argutum

What type of plant is Taraxacum argutum?

Perennial

Where is Taraxacum argutum found?

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