Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armatifrons
ID:
119366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 25(1): 82 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118695



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Armatifrons
  • Armed Dandelion
  • Armed Hawkweed


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Description

Taraxacum armatifrons (also called Armed Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum armatifrons is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum armatifrons has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum armatifrons is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Take cuttings from the stems and roots in late summer or early autumn and plant them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the pot in a warm, sunny spot and water regularly. The cuttings should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Taraxacum armatifrons

Taraxacum armatifrons is native to the western United States and Canada.

Taraxacum armatifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum armatifrons?

Taraxacum armatifrons

What is the common name of Taraxacum armatifrons?

Taraxacum Armatifrons

What type of plant is Taraxacum armatifrons?

Herbaceous perennial

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-80009: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Leendert van Soest (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soest' in the authors string.
A. Hagendijk (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hagend.' in the authors string.
H.A. Zevenbergen (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zevenb.' in the authors string.