Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kuusamoense
ID:
76694

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lindb. & Palmgr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Meddeland. Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 37: 41 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076023



Common Names

  • Kuusamo Taraxacum
  • Kuusamo Dandelion
  • Kuusamo Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum kuusamoense (also called Kuusamo Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a woody rootstock and grows up to 1m tall. Its leaves are pinnately lobed and have a greyish-green colour. It is found in grassland, meadows and open woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum kuusamoense is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as a dye and for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum kuusamoense is white, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are low-growing, with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum kuusamoense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Taraxacum kuusamoense

Taraxacum kuusamoense can be found in the northern boreal forests of Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

Taraxacum kuusamoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum kuusamoense?

Taraxacum kuusamoense

What is the common name of Taraxacum kuusamoense?

Kuusamo Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum kuusamoense?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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-32694: Based on the initial data import
Harald Lindberg (1871-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lindb.' in the authors string.
Alvar Palmgren (1880-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Palmgr.' in the authors string.