Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obliquilobum
ID:
80328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 9(10): 46 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079657



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Piss-in-the-bed


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Description

Taraxacum obliquilobum (also called oblique-lobed dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It typically grows in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum obliquilobum has been used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum obliquilobum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum obliquilobum is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through division of the rootstock or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and will germinate in 1-3 months. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum obliquilobum

Taraxacum obliquilobum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is also found in parts of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Taraxacum obliquilobum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum obliquilobum?

Taraxacum obliquilobum

What type of plant is Taraxacum obliquilobum?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum obliquilobum?

Tropical forests

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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