Taraxacum contractum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
contractum
ID:
47041
Status:
valid
Authors:
Markl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. xxvi. 69, 140 (1940).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046370
Common Names
- Contract Taraxacum
- Common Dandelion
- Taraxacum
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- Taraxacum astrictifrons Rail. [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum contractum (also called Contracted Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum contractum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum contractum is a yellow, daisy-like flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum contractum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered regularly.
Where to Find Taraxacum contractum
Taraxacum contractum is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, and Switzerland.
Taraxacum contractum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum contractum?
Taraxacum contractum
What type of plant is Taraxacum contractum?
It is a perennial herb.
Where is Taraxacum contractum found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region.
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-144839: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' in the authors string.