Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turfosiforme
ID:
64486

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirschner & Štěpánek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Thaiszia 3(1): 22 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063815



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Turfosiforme
  • Turf-Form Dandelion
  • Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum turfosiforme (also called Turfy Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum turfosiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum turfosiforme has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a long, narrow cotyledon and a short, thick hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum turfosiforme is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Taraxacum turfosiforme

Taraxacum turfosiforme can be found in meadows, grasslands and other areas with moist soil in Europe, Asia and North America.

Taraxacum turfosiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum turfosiforme?

Taraxacum turfosiforme

What is the family of Taraxacum turfosiforme?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Taraxacum turfosiforme?

Not Available

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-20781: Based on the initial data import
Jan Kirschner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirschner' in the authors string.
Jan Štěpánek (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Štěpánek' in the authors string.