Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puniceum
ID:
91589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sahlin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Échange Pl. Vasc. Eur. Occid. Bassin Médit. 19: 112 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090918



Common Names

  • Taraxacum puniceum
  • Purple-Flowered Dandelion
  • Purple-Headed Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum puniceum (also called Purple-Flowered Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has purple flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum puniceum is a medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive red flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum puniceum is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and round-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum puniceum is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Taraxacum puniceum

Taraxacum puniceum can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Taraxacum puniceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum puniceum?

Taraxacum puniceum

What is the family of Taraxacum puniceum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Taraxacum puniceum?

Purple-leaved dandelion

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