Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prunicolor
ID:
35311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.Schmid, Vašut & Oosterv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 115(3-4): 221 (220-229; figs.). 2004 [Aug. 2004]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034640



Common Names

  • Prunicolor Dandelion
  • Taraxacum Prunicolor
  • Red-Seeded Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum prunicolor (also called Prune-Colored Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant from the Asteraceae family. It has a rosette of spiny leaves, and produces yellow flower heads in the summer. It is native to the mountains of Europe, and is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum prunicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum prunicolor has yellow flowers with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are hairy and gray-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum prunicolor is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. When propagating from division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Taraxacum prunicolor

Taraxacum prunicolor is native to Europe and North Africa.

Taraxacum prunicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum prunicolor?

Taraxacum prunicolor

What is the common name of Taraxacum prunicolor?

Prunicolor Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum prunicolor?

Taraxacum prunicolor is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

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

P. Oosterveld: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oosterv.' in the authors string.
Martin Schmid (1969-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.Schmid' in the authors string.
Radim J. Vašut (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vašut' in the authors string.