Status:
valid
Authors:
Trávn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Preslia 80(1): 52 (-56; figs. 24-28) (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053925
Common Names
- Violet Dandelion
- Violet Hawkweed
- Taraxacum violaceifrons
Description
Taraxacum violaceifrons (also called Violet-fringed Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herb native to Europe and Asia. It has purple flowers and is found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum violaceifrons is a flowering plant that is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is known for its bright purple flowers and its ability to attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum violaceifrons has purple flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet with a white pappus. The seedlings are hairy and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum violaceifrons is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Cultivation should be done in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and to apply a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Taraxacum violaceifrons
Taraxacum violaceifrons is native to the grasslands of Europe and Asia. It can be found in open, sunny areas in meadows and pastures.
Taraxacum violaceifrons FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum violaceifrons?
Taraxacum violaceifrons
What is the family of Taraxacum violaceifrons?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Taraxacum violaceifrons?
Grasslands and disturbed areas
What is the flowering period of Taraxacum violaceifrons?
April to June
What is the distribution of Taraxacum violaceifrons?
Europe and Asia
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,