Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conturbatum
ID:
17925

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sonck

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 35(3): 177 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017254



Common Names

  • Contorted Dandelion
  • Taraxacum Conturbatum
  • Contorted Dandylion


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Description

Taraxacum conturbatum (also called Conturbate Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in moist, open areas such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum conturbatum is used as an ornamental plant, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum conturbatum is a yellow, dandelion-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum conturbatum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and the seedlings should be planted out in their permanent positions in the summer.

Where to Find Taraxacum conturbatum

Taraxacum conturbatum is native to Europe and North Africa.

Taraxacum conturbatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum conturbatum?

Taraxacum conturbatum

What is the common name of Taraxacum conturbatum?

Turbinate Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum conturbatum?

Woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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-1167: Based on the initial data import
Carl Eric Sonck (1905-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonck' in the authors string.