Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plicatulum
ID:
64403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 19: 26 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063732



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Plicatulum
  • Plicatulum Taraxacum
  • Plicatulum Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum plicatulum (also called 'Plicate Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a rosette of leaves with long, narrow, pointed leaflets and small yellow flowers. It prefers dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum plicatulum is a medicinal plant used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Taraxacum plicatulum flower is a yellow daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum plicatulum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be divided every three to four years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Taraxacum plicatulum

Taraxacum plicatulum can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams in temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Taraxacum plicatulum FAQ

What type of soil does Taraxacum plicatulum prefer?

Taraxacum plicatulum prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What type of climate does Taraxacum plicatulum prefer?

Taraxacum plicatulum prefers cool to temperate climates.

What type of light does Taraxacum plicatulum prefer?

Taraxacum plicatulum prefers partial shade.

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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