Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curtifrons
ID:
96572

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Øllg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 131(4): 503 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095901



Common Names

  • Taraxacum curtifrons
  • Short-rayed Dandelion
  • Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum curtifrons (also called 'Short-Fringed Dandelion', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm high. It has bright yellow flowers with dark centers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum curtifrons is used in traditional medicine to treat liver and gallbladder diseases, as well as to reduce inflammation. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be used in salads. Additionally, its flowers can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum curtifrons has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum curtifrons is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum curtifrons

Taraxacum curtifrons is native to Europe and can be found in the meadows of the country.

Taraxacum curtifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum curtifrons?

Taraxacum curtifrons

What is the family of Taraxacum curtifrons?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Taraxacum curtifrons?

Short-rayed Dandelion

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-52065: Based on the initial data import
Hans Øllgaard (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Øllg.' in the authors string.