Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
udum
ID:
6144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Nov. 114. 1852

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005473



Common Names

  • Udum Taraxacum
  • Udum Dandelion
  • Udum Puffball


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum laeticolorifrons Soest [unknown]
  • Taraxacum hagendijkii Soest [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum udum (also called Udum dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It grows in grasslands, meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum udum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum udum is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum udum can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is best sown in autumn or spring and can be grown in most soils.

Where to Find Taraxacum udum

Taraxacum udum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Taraxacum udum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum udum?

Taraxacum udum

What is the family of Taraxacum udum?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Taraxacum udum?

Turkey

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