Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
artificis
ID:
26536

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sonck

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 35(3): 175 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025865

Common Names

  • Taraxacum artificis
  • Artificis Dandelion
  • Artificis Taraxacum

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Description

Taraxacum artificis (also called artificial dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to the southeastern United States and typically grows in dry, open woods and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum artificis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum artificis is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum artificis is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the root clump in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Taraxacum artificis

Taraxacum artificis is native to Europe and can be found in the Alps.

Taraxacum artificis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum artificis?

Taraxacum artificis

What is the common name of Taraxacum artificis?

Artificial dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum artificis?

Disturbed sites, roadsides, and meadows

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