Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polytomum
ID:
21547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saarsoo

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 56: 169 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020876



Common Names

  • Many-lobed Dandelion
  • Many-lobed Hawkweed
  • Many-lobed Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum polytomum (also called many-lobed dandelion, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows. Its leaves are deeply divided and have a gray-green color. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are small and black.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum polytomum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Taraxacum polytomum are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum polytomum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, and they should germinate within two weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the plants should be divided every three to four years.

Where to Find Taraxacum polytomum

Taraxacum polytomum is native to Europe, including Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.

Taraxacum polytomum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum polytomum?

Taraxacum polytomum

What is the common name of Taraxacum polytomum?

Many-lobed Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum polytomum native to?

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-120191: Based on the initial data import
Bernhard Saarsoo (1899-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saarsoo' in the authors string.