Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cucullatiforme
ID:
17838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. vi. 417 (1957).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017167

Common Names

  • Taraxacum cucullatiforme
  • Hooded Dandelion
  • Hooded-leaved Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum cucullatiforme (also called yellow dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to North America and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum cucullatiforme is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source. It has been used to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum cucullatiforme is yellow with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum cucullatiforme is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring, and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a light, well-drained soil. They should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Taraxacum cucullatiforme

Taraxacum cucullatiforme is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Taraxacum cucullatiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum cucullatiforme?

Taraxacum cucullatiforme

What is the common name of Taraxacum cucullatiforme?

Hooded Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum cucullatiforme?

Meadows, pastures, and roadsides 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