Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aethiopiforme
ID:
70239

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Øllg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 131(4): 499 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069568



Common Names

  • Ethiopian Dandelion
  • Aethiopiforme Dandelion
  • African Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum aethiopiforme (also called Ethiopian Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It has small, yellow daisy-like flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum aethiopiforme is used in traditional medicine to treat liver and gallbladder diseases, as well as to reduce fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum aethiopiforme is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is small and oval-shaped, and the seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum aethiopiforme is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be planted in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Taraxacum aethiopiforme

Taraxacum aethiopiforme can be found in Europe and Asia.

Taraxacum aethiopiforme FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Taraxacum aethiopiforme?

Taraxacum aethiopiforme prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil is best for Taraxacum aethiopiforme?

Taraxacum aethiopiforme prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

How much sunlight does Taraxacum aethiopiforme need?

Taraxacum aethiopiforme prefers full sun, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

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-26387: Based on the initial data import
Hans Øllgaard (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Øllg.' in the authors string.