Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidatum
ID:
31055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marklund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. xxxiv. n.° 7, 19 (1911).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030384



Common Names

  • Cuspidatum Dandelion
  • Taraxacum cuspidatum
  • Cuspidatum Taraxacum


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum atriviolaceum H.Lindb. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum cuspidatum (also called Sharp-toothed Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It has yellow flower heads and lance-shaped leaves. Native to Europe, it is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum cuspidatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum cuspidatum has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum cuspidatum is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is relatively low maintenance. Propagation by seed is best done in the spring. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The clumps of plants should be divided and replanted in the same soil.

Where to Find Taraxacum cuspidatum

Taraxacum cuspidatum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Taraxacum cuspidatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum cuspidatum?

Taraxacum cuspidatum

What is the common name of Taraxacum cuspidatum?

Pointed-Leaved Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum cuspidatum found?

Taraxacum cuspidatum is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia

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,