Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hastatiforme
ID:
91788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 69: 373 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091117

Common Names

  • Hastate Dandelion
  • Hastate-leaved Dandelion
  • Taraxacum hastatiforme

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Description

Taraxacum hastatiforme (also called Spear-shaped Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the grasslands of Europe. It has long, narrow leaves and bright yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum hastatiforme is used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory ailments. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, and is used to treat coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum hastatiforme is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round shaped. The seedlings are short and thin with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum hastatiforme is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the plants to flower.

Where to Find Taraxacum hastatiforme

Taraxacum hastatiforme is native to Europe, and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Taraxacum hastatiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum hastatiforme?

Taraxacum hastatiforme

What is the common name of Taraxacum hastatiforme?

Spear-Leaved Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum hastatiforme?

Taraxacum hastatiforme is found in alpine and subalpine meadows, rocky slopes, and open forests

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,