Taraxacum vitellinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitellinum
ID:
79612
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 10(6): 32 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078941
Common Names
- Yellow Dandelion
- Golden Dandelion
- Vitellin Dandelion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum vitellinum (also called yellow dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States. It grows in sandy soils and is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum vitellinum is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, reduce inflammation, and improve skin health. It can also be used as a natural dye and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum vitellinum is yellow, with a single flower head per stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum vitellinum can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks.
Where to Find Taraxacum vitellinum
Taraxacum vitellinum is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woods and prairies.
Taraxacum vitellinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum vitellinum?
Taraxacum vitellinum
What is the common name of Taraxacum vitellinum?
Vitelline dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum vitellinum?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in Europe
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-3553: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.