Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heikkinenii
ID:
19980

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saarsoo

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 56: 161 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019309



Common Names

  • Taraxacum heikkinenii
  • Heikkinen's Dandelion
  • Heikkinen Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum heikkinenii (also called Heikkinen's Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in moist, open habitats at elevations of 0-2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum heikkinenii has been used for its medicinal properties, including as an antispasmodic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory. It has also been used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum heikkinenii has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum heikkinenii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown from seed sown in the spring or late summer in well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum heikkinenii

Taraxacum heikkinenii is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Taraxacum heikkinenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum heikkinenii?

Taraxacum heikkinenii

What is the common name of Taraxacum heikkinenii?

Heikkinen's Dandelion

What type of plant is Taraxacum heikkinenii?

Herbaceous perennial

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-11867: Based on the initial data import
Bernhard Saarsoo (1899-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saarsoo' in the authors string.