Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Koch ex Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Veröff. Geobot. Inst. ETH Stiftung Rübel Zürich xlii. 152 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086498
Common Names
- Taraxacum elongatihastatum
- Elongated-Hastate Dandelion
- Elongated-Hastate Blowball
Description
Taraxacum elongatihastatum (also called Elongated-Hastate Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers with yellow centers, and its leaves are arranged in a rosette. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, as well as in meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum elongatihastatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create natural fences or hedges. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum elongatihastatum is yellow and has a diameter of about 1.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are initially green and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum elongatihastatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 8 and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Taraxacum elongatihastatum
Taraxacum elongatihastatum is native to the Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine and can be found in meadows and grasslands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Taraxacum elongatihastatum FAQ
What are the common names of Taraxacum elongatihastatum?
Common names of Taraxacum elongatihastatum include spotted dandelion and yellow dandelion.
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum elongatihastatum?
Taraxacum elongatihastatum is native to Europe and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
What is the growth rate of Taraxacum elongatihastatum?
Taraxacum elongatihastatum has a fast growth rate.
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,