Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Mém. Agric. Econ. Soc. Agric. Seine 11: 15 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017127
Common Names
- Taraxacum obovatum
- Obovatum Taraxacum
- Taraxacum
Synonyms
- Taraxacum officinale obovatum (Willd.) P.Fourn. [unknown]
- Taraxacum obovatum obovatum [unknown]
- Hieracium primulifolium Viv. [unknown]
- Taraxacum megalorrhizon obovatum (Willd.) Braun-Blanq. & Wilczek [unknown]
- Taraxacum officinale obovatum (Willd.) Batt. [unknown]
- Leontodon obovatus Willd. [unknown]
- Taraxacum obovatum rifeum Sennen & Mauricio [unknown]
- Taraxacum obovatum obovatum [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum obovatum (also called yellow dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to North America and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum obovatum is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source. It has been used to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum obovatum is yellow with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum obovatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. The divisions should be well-watered and should establish quickly.
Where to Find Taraxacum obovatum
Taraxacum obovatum is native to Europe and can be found in the Alps and Carpathians.
Taraxacum obovatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum obovatum?
Taraxacum obovatum
What is the common name of Taraxacum obovatum?
Oval-leaved Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum obovatum?
Meadows, pastures, and roadsides 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,