Status:
valid
Authors:
Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 27(5-6): 314. 1978
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044536
Common Names
- Taraxacum vastisectiforme
- Large-sectored Dandelion
- Large-segmented Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum vastisectiforme (also called Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has long, thin stems, with deeply lobed leaves and bright yellow flowers. It grows in sunny, moist places, such as meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum vastisectiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for animals and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum vastisectiforme is yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum vastisectiforme is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Taraxacum vastisectiforme
Taraxacum vastisectiforme can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Taraxacum vastisectiforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum vastisectiforme?
Taraxacum vastisectiforme
What is the common name of Taraxacum vastisectiforme?
Vastisectiforme
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum vastisectiforme?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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,