Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fontanum
ID:
136237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Taraxacum : 100 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135566



Common Names

  • Dandelion
  • Lion's Tooth
  • Priest's Crown


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum officinale alpestre Schinz & Thell. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum officinale fontanum (Hand.-Mazz.) Schinz & Thell. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum alpestre Hegetschw. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum fontanum (also called Font's dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum fontanum is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat digestive issues, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum fontanum is a yellow-white daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum fontanum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Taraxacum fontanum

Taraxacum fontanum is native to Europe and can be found in the Alps.

Taraxacum fontanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum fontanum?

Taraxacum fontanum

What is the common name of Taraxacum fontanum?

Fontan's dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum fontanum?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands

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