Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distans
ID:
69898

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1938, 502.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069227



Common Names

  • Taraxacum distans
  • Distant Dandelion
  • Distant Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum distans (also called distant dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum distans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum distans has yellow flowers with five petals and a central disc. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are greyish-green and covered with fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum distans is a perennial plant that is grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by taking cuttings from the parent plant. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Taraxacum distans

Taraxacum distans is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in the meadows and pastures of Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

Taraxacum distans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum distans?

Taraxacum distans

What is the common name of Taraxacum distans?

Distant Dandelion

What is the family of Taraxacum distans?

Asteraceae

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-26060: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.