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
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.
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 Prenanthes genus
Prenanthes subpeltata,
Prenanthes stricta,
Prenanthes tanakae,
Prenanthes stenolimba,
Prenanthes hookeri,
Prenanthes stewartii,
Prenanthes sumatrana,
Prenanthes steenisii,
Prenanthes mira,
Prenanthes sagittata,
Prenanthes purpurea,
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,