Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gesticulans
ID:
6917

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Øllg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 131(4): 505 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006246



Common Names

  • Gesticulans Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum gesticulans
  • Gesticulans Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum gesticulans (also called 'Gesticulating Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, grassy areas such as prairies and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum gesticulans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum gesticulans is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum gesticulans is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a range of soil types. It can be propagated from seed by sowing in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum gesticulans

Taraxacum gesticulans is native to Europe and can be found in dry, grassy areas. It is also found in parts of Russia and Scandinavia.

Taraxacum gesticulans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum gesticulans?

Taraxacum gesticulans

What are the common names of Taraxacum gesticulans?

Gesticulating Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum gesticulans?

It is native to Europe

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-106017: Based on the initial data import
Hans Øllgaard (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Øllg.' in the authors string.