Status:
valid
Authors:
Tzvelev
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 23: 256 (1986) (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135942
Common Names
- Hypanicum Dandelion
- Dandelion
- Taraxacum hypanicum
Description
Taraxacum hypanicum (also called Hypanic Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in dry grasslands and shrublands, typically in areas with sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum hypanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum hypanicum is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum hypanicum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Pruning is recommended in the spring to keep the plant looking tidy and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Taraxacum hypanicum
Taraxacum hypanicum can be found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Taraxacum hypanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum hypanicum?
Taraxacum hypanicum
What is the common name of Taraxacum hypanicum?
Hypanic Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum hypanicum?
Dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes
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,