Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tortilobiforme
ID:
40356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Webbia xxi. 626 (1966).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039685



Common Names

  • Taraxacum tortilobiforme
  • Tortilobiforme Dandelion
  • Tortilobiforme Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum tortilobiforme (also called Tortile-lobed Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Europe and Asia. It is an herbaceous perennial plant growing to 0.2 m tall by 0.2 m wide, with deeply lobed leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum tortilobiforme has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum tortilobiforme is a single, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single, yellow, daisy-like flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum tortilobiforme is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum tortilobiforme

Taraxacum tortilobiforme can be found in Europe, from the British Isles to the Caucasus.

Taraxacum tortilobiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum tortilobiforme?

Taraxacum tortilobiforme

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum tortilobiforme?

Taraxacum tortilobiforme is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny habitats.

What are the characteristics of Taraxacum tortilobiforme?

Taraxacum tortilobiforme is an annual plant with a rosette of leaves and a single stem that bears a yellow flower head.

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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