Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyhamatum
ID:
73749

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Øllg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 131(4): 512 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073078



Common Names

  • Polyhamatum Dandelion
  • Toothed Dandelion
  • Toothed Hawkweed


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Description

Taraxacum polyhamatum (also called Many-flowered Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum polyhamatum is used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum polyhamatum has yellow flowers with a single petal. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum polyhamatum is a perennial plant that is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to about 1 foot tall and wide. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are gray-green in color. The flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Taraxacum polyhamatum

Taraxacum polyhamatum is native to the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Taraxacum polyhamatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum polyhamatum?

Taraxacum polyhamatum

What is the common name of Taraxacum polyhamatum?

Taraxacum polyhamatum does not have a common name.

What type of plant is Taraxacum polyhamatum?

Taraxacum polyhamatum is a herbaceous plant.

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-29819: Based on the initial data import
Hans Øllgaard (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Øllg.' in the authors string.