Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atlanticola
ID:
39598

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lindb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Sci. Fenn., Ser. B, Opera Biol. (Act. Soc. Sc. Fenn. n. s. B,

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038927



Common Names

  • Dandelion
  • Common Dandelion
  • Atlantic Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum obovatum atlanticola (H.Lindb.) Jahand. & Maire [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum atlanticola (also called Atlantic dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to North America. It is found in open grasslands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum atlanticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Taraxacum atlanticola are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum atlanticola is a low-growing perennial plant, native to South Africa. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in early spring in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the stems in late spring or early summer and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Taraxacum atlanticola

Taraxacum atlanticola is native to the Atlantic coast of North America and can be found in coastal areas from Maine to Florida.

Taraxacum atlanticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum atlanticola?

Taraxacum atlanticola

What is the common name of Taraxacum atlanticola?

Atlantic Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum atlanticola found?

Taraxacum atlanticola is found in South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-137638: Based on the initial data import
Harald Lindberg (1871-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lindb.' in the authors string.