Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cacuminatum
ID:
22301

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 1936, xi. 23.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021630



Common Names

  • Taraxacum cacuminatum
  • Alpine Dandelion
  • Mountain Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum acrophyllum Markl. ex H.Lindb. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum cacuminatum (also called Mountain Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flower heads are borne in a flat-topped inflorescence. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum cacuminatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum cacuminatum has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum cacuminatum is an evergreen perennial that can grow up to 1m in height. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade, and can tolerate some frost. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Taraxacum cacuminatum

Taraxacum cacuminatum can be found in the Caucasus mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Taraxacum cacuminatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum cacuminatum?

Taraxacum cacuminatum

What type of plant is Taraxacum cacuminatum?

Perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum cacuminatum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-120918: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.