Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hepaticum
ID:
45860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rail.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Arch. Soc. Zool. Bot. Fenn. "Vanamo" xi. 157 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045189



Common Names

  • Hepatic Dandelion
  • Hepatic Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Hepaticum


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Description

Taraxacum hepaticum (also called Liver-leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows to a height of 10–30 cm and has bright yellow flowers. It is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum hepaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum hepaticum is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile, with a yellow color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum hepaticum is a perennial herb that is easily propagated by division or cuttings. It should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist, but not soggy. It requires partial to full shade and should be protected from strong winds. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Taraxacum hepaticum

Taraxacum hepaticum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Taraxacum hepaticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum hepaticum?

Taraxacum hepaticum

What is the family of Taraxacum hepaticum?

Asteraceae

Where is Taraxacum hepaticum native to?

Europe

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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