Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tanakae
ID:
39465

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch. & Sav. ex Koidz.) Koidz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Fl. Symb. Or.-Asiat.: 31 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038794



Common Names

  • Prenanthes tanakae
  • Tanaka's Lettuce
  • Tanaka's Prenanthes


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Synonyms

  • Prenanthes ochroleuca tanakae Franch. & Sav. ex Koidz. [unknown]

Description

Prenanthes tanakae (also called Tanakae's lettuce, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has yellow flowers, and is native to Japan. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Prenanthes tanakae is a perennial plant native to Japan. It is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers and is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prenanthes tanakae has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prenanthes tanakae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Prenanthes tanakae

Prenanthes tanakae is found in Japan.

Prenanthes tanakae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prenanthes tanakae?

Prenanthes tanakae

What is the common name of Prenanthes tanakae?

Tanaka's Lettuce

Where is Prenanthes tanakae native to?

Japan

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-137508: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.