Status:
valid
Authors:
G.E.Haglund ex H.Øllg. & Wittzell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 32(4): 230 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058032
Common Names
- Red-veined Dandelion
- Taraxacum haematicum
- Blood Vein Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum haematicum (also called 'Red-flowered Dandelion', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem with alternate, lanceolate leaves and red flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum haematicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum haematicum has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters on the top of the plant's stem. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum haematicum is an herbaceous perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division in early spring or by seed in late summer. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Division should be done carefully to avoid damaging the roots.
Where to Find Taraxacum haematicum
Taraxacum haematicum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Taraxacum haematicum FAQ
What is the common name of Taraxacum haematicum?
Bloody Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum haematicum?
It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
What are the uses of Taraxacum haematicum?
It is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves and flowers are used in herbal medicine.
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
Håkan Wittzell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wittzell' in the authors string.