Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
proximiforme
ID:
125855

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Lejeunia , n.s., 8: 2 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125184



Common Names

  • Proximiforme Dandelion
  • Proximiforme Taraxacum
  • Near-form Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum proximum proximiforme (Soest) R.Doll [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum proximiforme (also called Proximal Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum proximiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum proximiforme has yellow flowers with a single yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum proximiforme is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location.

Where to Find Taraxacum proximiforme

Taraxacum proximiforme is found in the alpine regions of the Alps, Carpathians, and the Pyrenees.

Taraxacum proximiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum proximiforme?

Taraxacum proximiforme

What are the common names of Taraxacum proximiforme?

Proximate-leaved dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum proximiforme?

Dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides

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