Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unguilobifrons
ID:
123847

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Richards

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 78: 693 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123176



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Unguilobifrons
  • Wooly-lobed Dandelion
  • False Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum unguilobifrons (also called Unguilobifrons, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum unguilobifrons is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum unguilobifrons has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum unguilobifrons is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location to protect it from strong winds. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame.

Where to Find Taraxacum unguilobifrons

Taraxacum unguilobifrons is native to South America. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas.

Taraxacum unguilobifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum unguilobifrons?

Taraxacum unguilobifrons

What is the common name of Taraxacum unguilobifrons?

Unguilobifrons dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum unguilobifrons?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-84325: Based on the initial data import
Adrian John Richards (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Richards' in the authors string.