Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.Christ.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Bot. Iceland 3(3): 281 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120840
Common Names
- Taraxacum hastiliforme
- Spear-shaped Dandelion
- Hastile Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum hastiliforme (also called Long-bract Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and steppes. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum hastiliforme is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum hastiliforme has yellow flower heads and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum hastiliforme is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in early spring or late autumn and the seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate spacing.
Where to Find Taraxacum hastiliforme
Taraxacum hastiliforme is found in the temperate regions of Europe and North America.
Taraxacum hastiliforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum hastiliforme?
Taraxacum hastiliforme
What are the common names of Taraxacum hastiliforme?
Dandelion, Hawkweed, and Wild Dandelion
What is the habitat of Taraxacum hastiliforme?
It is found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas
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,