Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
effusum
ID:
94736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 27(5-6): 307 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094065



Common Names

  • Effusum
  • Taraxacum
  • Common Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum effusum (also called 'Spreading Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum effusum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a cut flower, and for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum effusum has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum effusum is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by division or seeds.

Where to Find Taraxacum effusum

Taraxacum effusum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows and grasslands.

Taraxacum effusum FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Taraxacum effusum?

Taraxacum effusum prefers full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.

What kind of soil is best for Taraxacum effusum?

Taraxacum effusum prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the best time to plant Taraxacum effusum?

It is best to plant Taraxacum effusum in the spring or fall.

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-50272: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Leendert van Soest (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soest' in the authors string.
A. Hagendijk (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hagend.' in the authors string.
H.A. Zevenbergen (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zevenb.' in the authors string.