Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hamatulum
ID:
79136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 22(6): 620 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078465

Common Names

  • Hamatulum Dandelion
  • Hamatulum
  • Toothed Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum hamatulum (also called Hooked-bract Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem with yellow flowers. It grows in open, disturbed sites, such as roadsides, fields, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum hamatulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum hamatulum has yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum hamatulum is a perennial plant that is best grown from seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in spring and the plants will flower in late summer. Propagation can also be done by division in spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum hamatulum

Taraxacum hamatulum can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Nevada.

Taraxacum hamatulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum hamatulum?

Taraxacum hamatulum

What type of plant is Taraxacum hamatulum?

Herb

What are the uses of Taraxacum hamatulum?

It is used as a medicinal herb for treating fever, cough, and skin diseases

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-35064: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Leendert van Soest (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soest' in the authors string.
A. Hagendijk (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hagend.' in the authors string.
H.A. Zevenbergen (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zevenb.' in the authors string.