Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcranum
ID:
127494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markl. ex Pettersson & Markl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. xxiii. 67, 104 (1938), descr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126823



Common Names

  • Taraxacum microcranum
  • Microcranum Dandelion
  • Dwarf Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum microcranum (also called Microcranum Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in moist soils, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum microcranum is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum microcranum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-3 cm. The seeds are achenes, oblong-ovoid in shape, with a length of 0.5-1 mm and a width of 0.3-0.5 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum microcranum is a perennial herb that is native to Central and Eastern Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum microcranum

Taraxacum microcranum can be found in the alpine meadows of the European Alps.

Taraxacum microcranum FAQ

What type of plant is Taraxacum microcranum?

Taraxacum microcranum is a species of dandelion

What is the native range of Taraxacum microcranum?

Taraxacum microcranum is native to Europe and Asia

What are the uses of Taraxacum microcranum?

Taraxacum microcranum is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source

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-8784: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' in the authors string.