Taraxacum caphocentrum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caphocentrum
ID:
8962
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 8(5): 624 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008291
Common Names
- Caphocentrum Dandelion
- Taraxacum Caphocentrum
- Caphocentrum Taraxacum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum caphocentrum (also called Caspian dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a single, long, hollow stem. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum caphocentrum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum caphocentrum is a yellow, dandelion-like flower head. The seeds are small, black and have a white tuft of hairs at the end. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum caphocentrum is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial that can reach up to 1 foot in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division.
Where to Find Taraxacum caphocentrum
Taraxacum caphocentrum is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Taraxacum caphocentrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum caphocentrum?
Taraxacum caphocentrum
Where is Taraxacum caphocentrum found?
Taraxacum caphocentrum is found in Europe and Asia.
What are the uses of Taraxacum caphocentrum?
Taraxacum caphocentrum is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and for landscaping.
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-108024: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.