Status:
valid
Authors:
Brenner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Meddeland. Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 33: 110 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069400
Common Names
- Lobulatum Taraxacum
- Lobed Dandelion
- Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum lobulatum (also called Lobed-leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has deeply lobed leaves and yellow flowers with a single row of petals. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum lobulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum lobulatum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 5-7mm. The seeds are small, dark brown and lobed-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum lobulatum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections. Plant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring or late fall in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. The seedlings should emerge in about two weeks.
Where to Find Taraxacum lobulatum
Taraxacum lobulatum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate parts of Asia.
Taraxacum lobulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum lobulatum?
Taraxacum lobulatum
What is the common name of Taraxacum lobulatum?
Lobed Dandelion
What is the family of Taraxacum lobulatum?
Asteraceae
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,