Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
contristans
ID:
39905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kovalevsk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R. 17: 9 (1962). (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039234



Common Names

  • Contristans Dandelion
  • Taraxacum
  • Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum contristans (also called sorrowful dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 meters in height. It is native to Europe and is found in moist habitats such as wetlands, swamps, and wet prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum contristans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum contristans has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum contristans is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Taraxacum contristans

Taraxacum contristans is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Taraxacum contristans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum contristans?

Taraxacum contristans

What is the common name of Taraxacum contristans?

Contristans Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum contristans?

Taraxacum contristans is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods

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-137935: Based on the initial data import
Sofja S. Kovalevskaja (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kovalevsk.' in the authors string.