Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
index
ID:
118526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sonck

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. lxxvii. n.° 3, 6 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117855



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Dandelion
  • Puffball


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Description

Taraxacum index (also called Index Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum index is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Taraxacum index are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum index is a perennial herb native to the northern hemisphere. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or by division of the root clump in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Taraxacum index

Taraxacum index is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Taraxacum index FAQ

What are the common names of Taraxacum index?

Common names of Taraxacum index include Dandelion Index and Dandelion Index.

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum index?

Taraxacum index is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

What is the growth habit of Taraxacum index?

Taraxacum index is a perennial herb with a rosette growth habit.

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-79203: Based on the initial data import
Carl Eric Sonck (1905-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonck' in the authors string.