Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
proteranthium
ID:
3631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rail.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Aquilo, Ser. Bot. 14: 11 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002960

Common Names

  • Taraxacum proteranthium
  • Early-flowering Dandelion
  • Early-flowering Taraxacum

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Description

Taraxacum proteranthium (also called 'Proteranth Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum proteranthium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum proteranthium is a yellow composite flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum proteranthium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Taraxacum proteranthium

Taraxacum proteranthium can be found in Europe and Asia.

Taraxacum proteranthium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum proteranthium?

Taraxacum proteranthium

What is the common name of Taraxacum proteranthium?

Early flowering dandelion

Where is Taraxacum proteranthium found?

Taraxacum proteranthium is found 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,

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