Status:
valid
Authors:
G.E.Haglund
Source:
gcc
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
in Holmgr. Bleking. Fl. 334. 1942
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059549
Common Names
- Common Dandelion
- Hemicyclic Dandelion
- Blowball
Description
Taraxacum hemicyclum (also called Hemicyclic Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, unbranched stem that can reach up to 20 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and up to 10 cm long. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum hemicyclum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum hemicyclum has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small, with a single basal leaf and a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum hemicyclum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a light, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Taraxacum hemicyclum
Taraxacum hemicyclum can be found in the alpine regions of Europe and Asia.
Taraxacum hemicyclum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum hemicyclum?
Taraxacum hemicyclum
What is the common name of Taraxacum hemicyclum?
Half-cycling Dandelion
What is the flowering period of Taraxacum hemicyclum?
April to June
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,