Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
proximum
ID:
56708

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dahlst.) Raunk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Dansk Exkurs.-Fl., ed. 2: 258. 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056037



Common Names

  • Proximum Dandelion
  • Near Dandelion
  • Nearby Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum proximum (also called Close-clustered Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and North Asia. It is found in open grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum proximum has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, as well as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum proximum has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum proximum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-prepared seed bed and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Taraxacum proximum

Taraxacum proximum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Taraxacum proximum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum proximum?

Taraxacum proximum

What is the common name of Taraxacum proximum?

Taraxacum proximum

Where is Taraxacum proximum found?

Taraxacum proximum is found in 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

Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.
Christen C. Raunkiær (1860-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raunk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254436-1: Based on the initial data import