Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 8: 107 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043338
Common Names
- Corsican Dandelion
- Corsican Taraxacum
- Corsican Hawkweed
Description
Taraxacum corsicum (also called Corsican Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum corsicum is used in traditional Mexican medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, digestive issues, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum corsicum is a small, yellow-green flower head with a few yellow ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum corsicum is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be propagated from seed or by division. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix in the spring. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the spring and replant the divisions in a well-draining potting mix. Water the divisions regularly and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Taraxacum corsicum
Taraxacum corsicum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and meadows.
Taraxacum corsicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum corsicum?
Taraxacum corsicum
What type of plant is Taraxacum corsicum?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Taraxacum corsicum native to?
It is native to Corsica
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,