Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
infestum
ID:
2318

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 23(4): 444 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001647

Common Names

  • Infestum Dandelion
  • Infest Dandelion
  • Infestum Taraxacum

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Description

Taraxacum infestum (also called Infested Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a single stem with a few branches and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have a white midrib. It has yellow flowers with a white center and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum infestum is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough. It is also used as a food source and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum infestum has small yellow flowers that are arranged in a dense, flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two pairs of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum infestum is a perennial plant that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.

Where to Find Taraxacum infestum

Taraxacum infestum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Taraxacum infestum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum infestum?

Taraxacum infestum

What is the common name of Taraxacum infestum?

Infestum Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum infestum?

Grasslands and open woodlands of Europe and Asia

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-101590: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Leendert van Soest (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soest' in the authors string.
A. Hagendijk (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hagend.' in the authors string.
H.A. Zevenbergen (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zevenb.' in the authors string.