Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruptifolium
ID:
76513

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Øllg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 131(4): 516 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075842

Common Names

  • Ruptifolium Taraxacum
  • Ragged-Leaf Dandelion
  • Rough-Leaf Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum ruptifolium (also called Ruptured-Leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has a thick, woody stem and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry, grassy habitats, such as meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum ruptifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive ailments, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum ruptifolium has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum ruptifolium is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Taraxacum ruptifolium

Taraxacum ruptifolium can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Taraxacum ruptifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum ruptifolium?

Taraxacum ruptifolium

What is the common name of Taraxacum ruptifolium?

Ruptured-leaved dandelion

Where is Taraxacum ruptifolium found?

Taraxacum ruptifolium is found in Europe and parts of Asia

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-3252: Based on the initial data import
Hans Øllgaard (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Øllg.' in the authors string.