Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubicaule
ID:
115309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 26(2): 145 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114638



Common Names

  • Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum pubicaule
  • Pubicaule Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum pubicaule (also called Common Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in a variety of habitats, from grasslands to meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum pubicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as digestive issues, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum pubicaule is a yellow, star-shaped head of disc florets. The seeds are small, brown, and slightly hairy. The seedlings have a basal rosette of long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum pubicaule is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Division should be done in early spring and the divided plants should be planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Taraxacum pubicaule

Taraxacum pubicaule can be found in the western United States, particularly in California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Taraxacum pubicaule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum pubicaule?

Taraxacum pubicaule

What is the common name of Taraxacum pubicaule?

Hairy-stemmed dandelion

What type of plant is Taraxacum pubicaule?

Herb

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