Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
userinum
ID:
4411

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Doll

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bot. Rundbr. Bez. Neubrandenburg 5: 3 (1975).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003740

Common Names

  • Userinum Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Userinum
  • Userinum Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum userinum (also called Userin Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flower heads. It is native to the Carpathian Mountains in Central and Eastern Europe and grows in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum userinum is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food source and for making dyes and soaps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum userinum is a yellow, composite flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum userinum is a perennial herb that grows in temperate regions. It is propagated by seed or division. Sow the seed in a well-drained seed-raising mix and keep moist. Divide the clumps of plants in spring or autumn and replant in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Taraxacum userinum

Taraxacum userinum is native to the Caucasus Mountains and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Taraxacum userinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum userinum?

Taraxacum userinum

What type of plant is Taraxacum userinum?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum userinum?

It is found in meadows and grasslands

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-103613: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard Doll (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Doll' in the authors string.