Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
darvasicum
ID:
71421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vainberg

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tadzhiksk. S.S.R. 10: 468, 410 (1991) (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070750



Common Names

  • Taraxacum darvasicum
  • Darvazian Dandelion
  • Darvazian Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum darvasicum (also called Darvaz Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long, narrow, and toothed leaflets. The flowers are yellow and borne on a single stem. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum darvasicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum darvasicum is a small, yellow composite flower head, with a few yellow ray florets and many yellow disc florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedling is a small rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum darvasicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Taraxacum darvasicum

Taraxacum darvasicum is native to Central Asia and is found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

Taraxacum darvasicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum darvasicum?

Taraxacum darvasicum

What is the common name of Taraxacum darvasicum?

Darvazian dandelion

What type of plant is Taraxacum darvasicum?

Taraxacum darvasicum is a perennial flowering plant.

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-27553: Based on the initial data import
T.I. Vainberg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vainberg' in the authors string.