Status:
valid
Authors:
Rail.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Arch. Soc. Zool. Bot. Fenn. "Vanamo" xi. 149 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084198
Common Names
- Alate Dandelion
- Winged Dandelion
- Alate Catsear
Description
Taraxacum alatiforme (also called Dandelion Alatiforme, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps. It typically grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a single stem that can reach up to 0.5 meters in height and has small, yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum alatiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory issues and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum alatiforme is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum alatiforme is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Taraxacum alatiforme
Taraxacum alatiforme is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils.
Taraxacum alatiforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum alatiforme?
Taraxacum alatiforme
What type of plant is Taraxacum alatiforme?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum alatiforme?
Grasslands and meadows
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,