Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 26(2): 141 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043366
Common Names
- Dissected Dandelion
- Dissected Taraxacum
- Dissected Hawkweed
Description
Taraxacum dissectiforme (also called Cut-leaved dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum dissectiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum dissectiforme is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and deeply divided petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum dissectiforme is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The plant is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Taraxacum dissectiforme
Taraxacum dissectiforme is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and meadows.
Taraxacum dissectiforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum dissectiforme?
Taraxacum dissectiforme
What is the common name of Taraxacum dissectiforme?
Cut-leaved Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum dissectiforme?
Grassy slopes, meadows, and roadsides
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,