Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castaneum
ID:
65712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. vi. 409 (1957).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065041

Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Red-seeded Dandelion
  • Red-fruited Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum castaneum (also called Chestnut-flowered Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum castaneum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum castaneum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have two narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum castaneum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Taraxacum castaneum

Taraxacum castaneum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Taraxacum castaneum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum castaneum?

Taraxacum castaneum

What is the common name of Taraxacum castaneum?

Chestnut-leaved Dandelion

What type of plant is Taraxacum castaneum?

Perennial

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