Taraxacum obtusifrons - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifrons
ID:
23467
Status:
valid
Authors:
Markl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. xxvi. 104, 150 (1940).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022796
Common Names
- Taraxacum Obtusifrons
- Oblong-Leaved Dandelion
- Oblong Dandelion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum obtusifrons (also called Blunt-leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single, erect stem with a terminal inflorescence. It grows in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum obtusifrons is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Taraxacum obtusifrons are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum obtusifrons is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. Propagation is by division of clumps in the spring or by seed.
Where to Find Taraxacum obtusifrons
Taraxacum obtusifrons is native to Europe and can be found in meadows and grasslands.
Taraxacum obtusifrons FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum obtusifrons?
Taraxacum obtusifrons
What type of plant is Taraxacum obtusifrons?
Taraxacum obtusifrons is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Taraxacum obtusifrons found?
Taraxacum obtusifrons 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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-122036: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' in the authors string.