Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
expansum
ID:
126878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Florstr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. xxxix. n.° 4, 68 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126207

Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Puffball

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Description

Taraxacum expansum (also called spreading dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum expansum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and skin infections. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum expansum is yellow and daisy-like with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum expansum is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps of plants in the spring or autumn. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and in a moist soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Taraxacum expansum

Taraxacum expansum is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Bolivia.

Taraxacum expansum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum expansum?

Taraxacum expansum

What is the family of Taraxacum expansum?

Asteraceae

Where is Taraxacum expansum found?

China

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