Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ignivomum
ID:
35008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirschner & Štěpánek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 28(3): 314 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034337



Common Names

  • Taraxacum ignivomum
  • Flaming Dandelion
  • Ignivomum Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum ignivomum (also called Fireweed Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum ignivomum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It has also been used medicinally to treat skin diseases, wounds, and burns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum ignivomum has yellow daisy-like flowers with a single row of yellow ray florets and a yellow center of disc florets. The seeds are small, black, and ovoid. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum ignivomum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Taraxacum ignivomum

Taraxacum ignivomum is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It prefers dry, sunny areas and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Taraxacum ignivomum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum ignivomum?

Taraxacum ignivomum

What are the common names of Taraxacum ignivomum?

Common names of Taraxacum ignivomum include Fireweed and Fire Dandelion.

What is the habitat of Taraxacum ignivomum?

Taraxacum ignivomum is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

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-133192: Based on the initial data import
Jan Kirschner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirschner' in the authors string.
Jan Štěpánek (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Štěpánek' in the authors string.