Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guntense
ID:
72452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dengub.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 67(8): 1140 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071781



Common Names

  • Dandelion
  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball


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Description

Taraxacum guntense (also called Guntens' dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum guntense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum guntense is yellow, with a single yellow seed in the center. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color. The seeds are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum guntense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, as they require a period of cold stratification. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. Water regularly until the plants are established. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum guntense

Taraxacum guntense can be found in the alpine meadows of the Alps.

Taraxacum guntense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum guntense?

Taraxacum guntense

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum guntense?

Taraxacum guntense is native to Europe and Asia.

What are the common names of Taraxacum guntense?

Common names of Taraxacum guntense include dandelion, common dandelion, and wild dandelion.

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-28542: Based on the initial data import
A.V. Dengubenko: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dengub.' in the authors string.