Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bergens Mus. Årbog (Årbok) 1923-1924(6): 23 (1925). (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073331
Common Names
- Taraxacum sinuatum
- Sinuate Dandelion
- Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum sinuatum (also called Wavy-leaved dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum sinuatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as colds, flu, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum sinuatum is yellow and has a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small and round with a diameter of 1 cm. The seedlings are thin and light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum sinuatum is a perennial herb that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower.
Where to Find Taraxacum sinuatum
Taraxacum sinuatum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.
Taraxacum sinuatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum sinuatum?
Taraxacum sinuatum
What is the common name of Taraxacum sinuatum?
Wavy-leaved dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum sinuatum?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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,