Taraxacum nitidum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitidum
ID:
49659
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hagend. & al.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Hagend. & al. in Acta Bot. Neerl. 25. 1976 86 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048988
Common Names
- Shiny Dandelion
- Nitidum Dandelion
- Nitidum Hawkweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum nitidum (also called 'shining dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, light green leaves. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum nitidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum nitidum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, thin, green stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum nitidum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Taraxacum nitidum
Taraxacum nitidum is native to the Middle East and can be found in Iran, Turkey, and Iraq.
Taraxacum nitidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum nitidum?
Taraxacum nitidum
What is the common name of Taraxacum nitidum?
No common name
Where is Taraxacum nitidum found?
It is found in 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
A. Hagendijk (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hagend.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254110-1: Based on the initial data import