Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ranunculus
ID:
10024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirschner & Štěpánek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Taraxacum sect. Palustria 207 (1998) (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009353



Common Names

  • Taraxacum ranunculus
  • Ranunculus Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum ranunculus (also called Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum ranunculus is used as a food source, as a natural dye, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum ranunculus has yellow flowers with a single yellow center, small seeds, and small seedlings with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum ranunculus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it will do best in a rich, loamy soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings will emerge in the spring and can be thinned to the desired spacing. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Taraxacum ranunculus

Taraxacum ranunculus is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Taraxacum ranunculus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum ranunculus?

Taraxacum ranunculus

What type of plant is Taraxacum ranunculus?

Taraxacum ranunculus is a herbaceous perennial

Where is Taraxacum ranunculus found?

Taraxacum ranunculus 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-109062: Based on the initial data import
Jan Kirschner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirschner' in the authors string.
Jan Štěpánek (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Štěpánek' in the authors string.