Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andiniforme
ID:
88234

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Doll

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 87: 447 (-448), figs (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087563



Common Names

  • Andean Dandelion
  • Taraxacum andiniforme
  • Andean Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum andiniforme (also called Andean Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m in height. It has yellow flowers with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm and a long, slender stem. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, roadsides and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum andiniforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum andiniforme has yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum andiniforme is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum andiniforme

Taraxacum andiniforme can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado and Wyoming.

Taraxacum andiniforme FAQ

What type of soil does Taraxacum andiniforme prefer?

Taraxacum andiniforme prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Taraxacum andiniforme?

Taraxacum andiniforme prefers temperatures between 50-75°F (10-24°C).

How much sunlight does Taraxacum andiniforme need?

Taraxacum andiniforme prefers full sun to partial shade.

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,

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