Taraxacum serratifrons - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serratifrons
ID:
89826
Status:
valid
Authors:
Florstr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. xxxix. n.° 4, 42 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089155
Common Names
- Serrated Dandelion
- Serrated Hawkbit
- Taraxacum serratifrons
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum serratifrons (also called Serrate-leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woods. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum serratifrons is used to treat digestive problems, such as indigestion and constipation. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, and is used to treat respiratory problems, such as bronchitis and asthma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum serratifrons is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are dark brown and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are green and have a height of about 5 cm.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum serratifrons is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Taraxacum serratifrons
Taraxacum serratifrons is native to the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Taraxacum serratifrons FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum serratifrons?
Taraxacum serratifrons
What type of plant is Taraxacum serratifrons?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Taraxacum serratifrons 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-45473: Based on the initial data import
Bruno Leonard Florström (1879-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Florstr.' in the authors string.