Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arasanum
ID:
6815

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Doll

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 88(9-10): 619 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006144



Common Names

  • Arasanum Dandelion
  • Arasanum Taraxacum
  • Arasanum Blowball


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Description

Taraxacum arasanum (also called Arasan Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum arasanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum arasanum has yellow flowers with a dark center and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum arasanum is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought once established.

Where to Find Taraxacum arasanum

Taraxacum arasanum is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows and pastures.

Taraxacum arasanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum arasanum?

Taraxacum arasanum

What is the common name of Taraxacum arasanum?

Arasan Dandelion

What type of plant is Taraxacum arasanum?

Herbaceous perennial

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-105920: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard Doll (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Doll' in the authors string.