Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
centrasiaticum
ID:
84224

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.T.Zhai & C.H.An

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
J. Aug. 1st Agric. Coll. 18(3): 4 (-5; fig. 4). 1995 [Sep 1995]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083553

Common Names

  • Taraxacum centrasiaticum
  • Central Asian Dandelion
  • Centrasiaticum Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum centrasiaticum (also called Central Asian Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia and the Middle East. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum centrasiaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum centrasiaticum has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum centrasiaticum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some drought. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum centrasiaticum

Taraxacum centrasiaticum is native to Central Asia. It can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other open areas.

Taraxacum centrasiaticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum centrasiaticum?

Taraxacum centrasiaticum

What is the common name of Taraxacum centrasiaticum?

Central Asian dandelion

What type of plant is Taraxacum centrasiaticum?

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-40030: Based on the initial data import
Cheng Hsi An (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.An' in the authors string.
Da Tong Zhai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.T.Zhai' in the authors string.