Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lugubriforme
ID:
74779

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Doll

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 88(9-10): 622 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074108



Common Names

  • Lugubrious Dandelion
  • Sorrowful Dandelion
  • Sad Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum lugubriforme (also called Mournful Dandelion, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum lugubriforme is a medicinal plant that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties, and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum lugubriforme has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, round-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum lugubriforme is a perennial plant that can be cultivated in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Taraxacum lugubriforme

Taraxacum lugubriforme is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Taraxacum lugubriforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum lugubriforme?

Taraxacum lugubriforme

What type of plant is Taraxacum lugubriforme?

Taraxacum lugubriforme is a perennial herb.

Where does Taraxacum lugubriforme grow?

Taraxacum lugubriforme is native to Europe.

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-30841: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard Doll (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Doll' in the authors string.