Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austrinum
ID:
72724

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1946: 343 (1946), in adnot. (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072053



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Yellow Dandelion
  • Southern Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum austrinum austrinum [unknown]
  • Taraxacum heleonastes G.E.Haglund [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum austrinum (also called Southern Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers that bloom from April to June. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in open woodlands, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum austrinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Taraxacum austrinum for. minor Małecka

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum austrinum has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum austrinum is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Taraxacum austrinum

Taraxacum austrinum is native to Australia and can be found in open grasslands, scrublands, and coastal cliffs.

Taraxacum austrinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum austrinum?

Taraxacum austrinum

What is the common name of Taraxacum austrinum?

Southern Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum austrinum?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites

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-28809: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.