Status:
valid
Authors:
Rail.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Aquilo, Ser. Bot. 14: 11 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037423
Common Names
- Dandelion
- Pateriforme Taraxacum
- Taraxacum Pateriforme
Description
Taraxacum pateriforme (also called Father's Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum pateriforme has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum pateriforme has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum pateriforme is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Taraxacum pateriforme
Taraxacum pateriforme can be found in the mountains of the western Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and North Africa.
Taraxacum pateriforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum pateriforme?
Taraxacum pateriforme
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum pateriforme?
Grasslands and scrublands
What is the flowering season of Taraxacum pateriforme?
Spring and summer
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,