Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispanicum
ID:
3769

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lindb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Sci. Fenn., Ser. B, Opera Biol. (Act. Soc. Sc. Fenn. n. s. B,

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003098

Common Names

  • Spanish Dandelion
  • Spanish Hawkweed
  • Taraxacum hispanicum

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Description

Taraxacum hispanicum (also called Spanish Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Iberian Peninsula. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum hispanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum hispanicum has yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum hispanicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Taraxacum hispanicum

Taraxacum hispanicum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Taraxacum hispanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum hispanicum?

Taraxacum hispanicum

What is the common name of Taraxacum hispanicum?

Spanish dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum hispanicum?

Taraxacum hispanicum is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-102993: Based on the initial data import
Harald Lindberg (1871-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lindb.' in the authors string.