Status:
valid
Authors:
Rail.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Aquilo, Ser. Bot. 14: 10 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091671
Common Names
- Patagiferum Dandelion
- Patagiferum Hawkweed
- Patagiferum Puffball
Description
Taraxacum patagiferum (also called Patagiferous Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flower heads with a single row of ray florets. It is native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, and it grows in dry grassland, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum patagiferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum patagiferum is yellow and shaped like a daisy. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two or three oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum patagiferum is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings.
Where to Find Taraxacum patagiferum
Taraxacum patagiferum is native to the temperate regions of East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
Taraxacum patagiferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum patagiferum?
Taraxacum patagiferum
What is the common name of Taraxacum patagiferum?
Patagiferum Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum patagiferum?
It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.
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,