Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cucullatum
ID:
129391

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 4(2): 25 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128720



Common Names

  • Taraxacum
  • Cucullatum
  • Taraxacum Cucullatum


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum officinale cucullatum (Dahlst.) P.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum stramineum Beauverd [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum cucullatum (also called Hooded Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum cucullatum is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum cucullatum has yellow flowers with five petals and can reach up to 4 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum cucullatum can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist soil. Both methods should be done in a sunny location.

Where to Find Taraxacum cucullatum

Taraxacum cucullatum can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Taraxacum cucullatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum cucullatum?

Taraxacum cucullatum

What is the common name of Taraxacum cucullatum?

Hooded Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum cucullatum?

Taraxacum cucullatum is found in dry forests and scrublands in South America

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