Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenebricans
ID:
53612

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dahlst.) H.Lindb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
H. Lindb. in Meddeland. Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 35. 1909 148 1909

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052941



Common Names

  • Taraxacum
  • Tenebricans
  • Taraxacum Tenebricans


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum politanum R.Doll [unknown]
  • Taraxacum officinale patulum Brenner [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum tenebricans (also called 'Dark Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum tenebricans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum tenebricans is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum tenebricans is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum tenebricans

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

Taraxacum tenebricans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum tenebricans?

Taraxacum tenebricans

What is the common name of Taraxacum tenebricans?

N/A

What is the growth habit of Taraxacum tenebricans?

It is an herbaceous perennial plant

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

Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.
Harald Lindberg (1871-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lindb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254953-1: Based on the initial data import