Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxyphoreum
ID:
128091

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.P.Christ.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bot. Iceland 3(3): 287 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127420



Common Names

  • Oxyphore Dandelion
  • Taraxacum oxyphoreum
  • Oxyphore Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum oxyphoreum (also called Oxyphorous Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are ovate and have a serrated margin. It grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum oxyphoreum is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin infections. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum oxyphoreum has yellow flowers with a yellow center and a bell-shaped calyx. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum oxyphoreum is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division in spring or early summer. Plant divisions in a sunny spot with well-drained soil and water regularly until established.

Where to Find Taraxacum oxyphoreum

Taraxacum oxyphoreum can be found in the mountains of central and eastern Europe.

Taraxacum oxyphoreum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum oxyphoreum?

Taraxacum oxyphoreum

What is the common name of Taraxacum oxyphoreum?

Narrow-leaved Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum oxyphoreum?

It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands in Europe and Asia.

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-88422: Based on the initial data import
Mads Peter Christiansen (1889-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Christ.' in the authors string.