Taraxacum boreicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boreicola
ID:
4785
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rail.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 1: 55 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004114
Common Names
- Boreal Dandelion
- Boreal Dandelion
- Boreal Dandelion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum boreicola (also called Arctic Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Arctic regions of North America and Europe. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It typically grows in moist meadows, along roadsides and in other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum boreicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive issues, skin ailments, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum boreicola has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum boreicola is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Taraxacum boreicola
Taraxacum boreicola is native to the northern United States and Canada and can be found in moist, grassy areas.
Taraxacum boreicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum boreicola?
Taraxacum boreicola
What type of plant is Taraxacum boreicola?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Taraxacum boreicola found?
It is found in the northern United States
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-103965: Based on the initial data import
Artturi Nikodemus Railonsala (1902-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rail.' in the authors string.