Status:
valid
Authors:
Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 25(1): 88 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018548
Common Names
- Taraxacum Recessum
- Recessum Dandelion
- Recessed Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum recessum (also called Recessed Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of Europe. It has a short, erect stem and small, ovate leaves with serrated edges. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in moist meadows and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum recessum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to create hedges and borders. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum recessum has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum recessum is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and should germinate in 2-3 weeks. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Taraxacum recessum
Taraxacum recessum is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Taraxacum recessum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum recessum?
Taraxacum recessum
What is the family of Taraxacum recessum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Taraxacum recessum?
Recessed 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,