Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 127 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039831
Common Names
- Krigia dandelion
- Dandelion Krigia
- False Dandelion
Synonyms
- Cynthia lyrata Nutt. [unknown]
- Leontodon dandelion L. [unknown]
- Cynthia dandelion DC. [unknown]
- Cacalia tuberosa Bosc ex DC. [unknown]
- Krigia caroliniana caroliniana [unknown]
- Troximon dandelion (L.) Gaertn. [unknown]
- Troximon dandelion F.W.Schmidt [unknown]
- Krigia caroliniana Hook. [unknown]
- Hyoseris major Walter [unknown]
- Hyoseris angustifolia Michx. [unknown]
- Cynthia dandelion dandelion [unknown]
- Adopogon dandelion Kuntze [unknown]
- Cynthia boscii DC. [unknown]
Description
Krigia dandelion (also called Dwarf Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to North America and grows in meadows, grasslands and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Krigia dandelion is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory disorders. It is also used as a food flavoring and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Krigia dandelion is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Krigia dandelion is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn, when the plant is dormant.
Where to Find Krigia dandelion
Krigia dandelion is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.
Krigia dandelion FAQ
What is the scientific name of Krigia dandelion?
Krigia dandelion
What is the common name of Krigia dandelion?
Dwarf Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Krigia dandelion?
Krigia dandelion is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides
Species in the Krigia genus
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,