Taraxacum investiens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
investiens
ID:
119168
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rail.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 4: 108 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118497
Common Names
- Taraxacum Investiens
- Investing Dandelion
- Investing Hawkweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum investiens (also called Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum investiens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to attract pollinators to gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum investiens is a yellow-brown disc floret with a white ligule. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a short beak. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum investiens is a perennial plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F). It can be pruned to shape and can be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Taraxacum investiens
Taraxacum investiens is native to Europe and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It can be found in the wild in the UK, Germany, France, and Scandinavia.
Taraxacum investiens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum investiens?
Taraxacum investiens
What is the growth habit of Taraxacum investiens?
Taraxacum investiens is a perennial herb with a rosette-forming growth habit.
Where is Taraxacum investiens found?
Taraxacum investiens is found in Europe and North Africa.
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-79823: Based on the initial data import
Artturi Nikodemus Railonsala (1902-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rail.' in the authors string.