Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrosquamatum
ID:
135536

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. vi. 407 (1957).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134865



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Atrosquamatum
  • Dark-scaled Dandelion
  • Dark-scaled Hawkweed


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Description

Taraxacum atrosquamatum (also called black-scaled dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has oblanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows and grasslands, and can be found in elevations up to 2,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum atrosquamatum is an edible plant that is used in salads and as a medicinal herb. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and can help treat digestive problems, joint pain, and skin conditions. It is also used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum atrosquamatum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 5-7 mm. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum atrosquamatum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or early summer. Divisions should be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Taraxacum atrosquamatum

Taraxacum atrosquamatum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods.

Taraxacum atrosquamatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum atrosquamatum?

Taraxacum atrosquamatum

What is the common name of Taraxacum atrosquamatum?

Taraxacum

What is the family of Taraxacum atrosquamatum?

Asteraceae

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