Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
extimum
ID:
37098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirschner, Sonck & Štěpánek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 26(3): 343 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036427

Common Names

  • Taraxacum Extimum
  • Extreme Dandelion
  • Extreme Hawkweed

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Description

Taraxacum extimum (also called Dwarf Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and North Africa and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum extimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum extimum is yellow and has a dandelion-like shape. Its seeds are small and white. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum extimum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It needs regular watering and fertilizing for optimal growth.

Where to Find Taraxacum extimum

Taraxacum extimum is found in the temperate regions of Europe.

Taraxacum extimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum extimum?

Taraxacum extimum

What is the family of Taraxacum extimum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Taraxacum extimum?

Extimum Dandelion

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

Carl Eric Sonck (1905-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonck' in the authors string.
Jan Kirschner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirschner' in the authors string.
Jan Štěpánek (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Štěpánek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:937837-1: Based on the initial data import