Status:
valid
Authors:
Rail.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Arch. Soc. Zool. Bot. Fenn. "Vanamo" xvii. 169 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094428
Common Names
- Umbonulatum Taraxacum
- Taraxacum Umbonulatum
- Umbonulatum Dandelion
Synonyms
- Taraxacum peliopodum G.E.Haglund & Saarsoo [deprecated]
- Taraxacum peliopodum Hag. & Saarsoo [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum umbonulatum (also called Button Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers that appear in summer. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum umbonulatum is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum umbonulatum is a yellow-orange daisy-like bloom with a central disc of yellow-orange florets. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum umbonulatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Dig up the clumps, divide them into smaller sections and replant them in a sunny location.
Where to Find Taraxacum umbonulatum
Taraxacum umbonulatum is native to Europe and can be found in moist, grassy areas.
Taraxacum umbonulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum umbonulatum?
Taraxacum umbonulatum
What is the common name of Taraxacum umbonulatum?
Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum umbonulatum?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,