Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucronatum
ID:
37242

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lindb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. xxix. n.° 9, 24 (1907).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036571



Common Names

  • Taraxacum mucronatum
  • Mucronate Dandelion
  • Mucronate Plume-thistle


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum revertens Brenner [unknown]
  • Taraxacum estonicum Markl. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum mucronatum (also called Mucronate Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows to a height of about 0.5 m. It is native to Europe, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and forests. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum mucronatum is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used in landscaping, as it is a low-maintenance plant that is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum mucronatum has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum mucronatum is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by seed, as it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year for the seeds to sprout. It is also susceptible to frost damage.

Where to Find Taraxacum mucronatum

Taraxacum mucronatum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Taraxacum mucronatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum mucronatum?

Taraxacum mucronatum

What type of plant is Taraxacum mucronatum?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum mucronatum?

It is native to Europe and Asia

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-135369: Based on the initial data import
Harald Lindberg (1871-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lindb.' in the authors string.