Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
undulatiforme
ID:
18151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 19(18): 18 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017480



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Undulatiforme
  • Wavy-leaved Dandelion
  • Wavy-leaved Blowball


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum firmulifolium Markl. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum orphnocephalum Dahlst. & Ohlsén [unknown]
  • Taraxacum hastatum Markl. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum undulatiforme (also called Wavy-leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe. It grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum undulatiforme is a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat digestive issues, such as stomach aches, indigestion, and nausea. It is also used as an ornamental plant, with its white flowers adding a splash of color to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum undulatiforme has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings have small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum undulatiforme is a perennial herb that grows up to 1m in height. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated. Once germinated, the seedlings can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Taraxacum undulatiforme

Taraxacum undulatiforme is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Taraxacum undulatiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum undulatiforme?

Taraxacum undulatiforme

What is the common name of Taraxacum undulatiforme?

Wavy-leaved Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum undulatiforme found?

Taraxacum undulatiforme is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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