Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amborum
ID:
687

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 26A(5): 25 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000016

Common Names

  • Taraxacum amborum
  • Amborum Taraxacum
  • Amborum Taraxacum Plant

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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum viale Sonck [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum amborum (also called Ambrosia Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has lanceolate leaves. Its flowers are yellow and it grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum amborum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum amborum has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central cluster of yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum amborum is a perennial plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Taraxacum amborum

Taraxacum amborum is native to Europe and can be found in moist, grassy areas.

Taraxacum amborum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum amborum?

Taraxacum amborum

What is the common name of Taraxacum amborum?

Ambor dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum amborum?

Meadows, pastures, and roadsides

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-100010: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.