Status:
valid
Authors:
Rail.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Arch. Soc. Zool. Bot. Fenn. "Vanamo" xvii. 160 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030355
Common Names
- Lupatiferum Dandelion
- Taraxacum lupatiferum
- Lupatiferum Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum lupatiferum (also called Lupatifer Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Middle East. It has a branching stem and grows up to 40 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum lupatiferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum lupatiferum is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum lupatiferum is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is generally pest and disease free.
Where to Find Taraxacum lupatiferum
Taraxacum lupatiferum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Taraxacum lupatiferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum lupatiferum?
Taraxacum lupatiferum
What is the family of Taraxacum lupatiferum?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Taraxacum lupatiferum?
Open woods and thickets
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,