Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , ser. 3, 8(2): 227 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023310
Common Names
- Rusty Dandelion
- Rusty Hawkweed
- Rusty Taraxacum
Synonyms
- Taraxacum natschikense Kom. [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum rubiginans (also called Red-seeded Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in meadows, fields, and along roadsides. It has a rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and red-brown seeds.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum rubiginans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flowerbeds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum rubiginans has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. It has a single seed per flowerhead that is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum rubiginans is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Taraxacum rubiginans
Taraxacum rubiginans is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found growing in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Taraxacum rubiginans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum rubiginans?
Taraxacum rubiginans
What type of plant is Taraxacum rubiginans?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Taraxacum rubiginans found?
It 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,