Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gasparinii
ID:
126516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tineo ex Lojac.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sicul. 2(1): 201 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125845



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Gasparinii
  • Gasparinii Dandelion
  • Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum gasparinii (also called Gasparin's Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum gasparinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas which are believed to have calming and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum gasparinii has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum gasparinii is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Taraxacum gasparinii

Taraxacum gasparinii is found in the alpine regions of the Alps and Pyrenees.

Taraxacum gasparinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum gasparinii?

Taraxacum gasparinii

What is the common name of Taraxacum gasparinii?

Gasparin's Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum gasparinii?

It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and roadsides in the Alps.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-86905: Based on the initial data import
Michele Lojacono-Pojero (1853-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lojac.' in the authors string.
Vincenzo Tineo (1791-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tineo' in the authors string.