Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obliquiforme
ID:
12074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rail.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 1: 136 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011403

Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Puffball

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Description

Taraxacum obliquiforme (also called Oblique-leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum obliquiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum obliquiforme is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum obliquiforme is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to produce a flowering plant.

Where to Find Taraxacum obliquiforme

Taraxacum obliquiforme is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Taraxacum obliquiforme FAQ

What are the common names of Taraxacum obliquiforme?

Taraxacum obliquiforme is commonly known as the Oblique-leaved Dandelion.

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum obliquiforme?

Taraxacum obliquiforme is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

What are the uses of Taraxacum obliquiforme?

Taraxacum obliquiforme is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

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,

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