Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hepaticolor
ID:
63187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 69: 380 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062516



Common Names

  • Taraxacum hepaticolor
  • Liverleaf Dandelion
  • Liverleaf Blowball


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Description

Taraxacum hepaticolor (also called Taraxacum hepaticolor, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in open areas, disturbed sites, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum hepaticolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum hepaticolor is a yellow composite flower head, with many yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. The seed is an achene, with a pappus of white hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum hepaticolor is a perennial herb that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be about 4-6 inches long and should be planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are well-rooted. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until they germinate. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Taraxacum hepaticolor

Taraxacum hepaticolor can be found in the mountains of Europe.

Taraxacum hepaticolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum hepaticolor?

Taraxacum hepaticolor

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum hepaticolor?

Mountain meadows in the Alps

What is the flowering season of Taraxacum hepaticolor?

Spring

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,

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