Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufulum
ID:
128855

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 158(2): 179 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128184



Common Names

  • Red Dandelion
  • Rufous Dandelion
  • Taraxacum Rufum


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Description

Taraxacum rufulum (also called Red-flowered Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe and Asia. It has bright red flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum rufulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum rufulum is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum rufulum can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist soil. Both methods should be done in a sunny location.

Where to Find Taraxacum rufulum

Taraxacum rufulum is native to Europe and can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.

Taraxacum rufulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum rufulum?

Taraxacum rufulum

What is the common name of Taraxacum rufulum?

Red-Fruited Dandelion

What is the family of Taraxacum rufulum?

Asteraceae

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,

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