Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platycranum
ID:
56756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , ser. 3, 8(2): 225 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056085



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Platycranum
  • Broad-winged Dandelion
  • Broad-winged Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum vegetum H.Koidz. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum longifolium H.Koidz. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum yetrofuense Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum platycranum (also called flat-headed dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm in height. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows. It has yellow flowers that bloom in the spring.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum platycranum is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum platycranum is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small achene, with a white pappus. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum platycranum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring and keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant. It is important to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few months.

Where to Find Taraxacum platycranum

Taraxacum platycranum can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Taraxacum platycranum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum platycranum?

Taraxacum platycranum

What is the common name of Taraxacum platycranum?

Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum platycranum found?

Taraxacum platycranum is found in North America, 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