Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigens
ID:
38369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 27(5-6): 312. 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037698



Common Names

  • Taraxacum rigens
  • Rigid Dandelion
  • Rigid Dandelion Daisy


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Description

Taraxacum rigens (also called Rigid Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands, fields, and roadsides. Its physical characteristics include a single stem with a few branches, and small white or yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum rigens is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Taraxacum rigens are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum rigens is an annual herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is best propagated by seed sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. The seed should be sown in a sunny position and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Taraxacum rigens

Taraxacum rigens is native to Europe and Asia.

Taraxacum rigens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum rigens?

Taraxacum rigens

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum rigens?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Taraxacum rigens?

Late spring to early summer

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

Johannes Leendert van Soest (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soest' in the authors string.
A. Hagendijk (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hagend.' in the authors string.
H.A. Zevenbergen (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zevenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254598-1: Based on the initial data import