Status:
valid
Authors:
Doll
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 123(3): 199 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052317
Common Names
- Erzincan Dandelion
- Erzincan Taraxacum
- Taraxacum Erzincanense
Description
Taraxacum erzincanense (also called Erzincan Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and produces yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum erzincanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum erzincanense is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and a few small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum erzincanense is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until they germinate. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location. They should be spaced at least 1 foot apart and given plenty of room to spread out. Prune the plants regularly to keep them from becoming too large and unruly.
Where to Find Taraxacum erzincanense
Taraxacum erzincanense is found in the Erzincan Province of Turkey.
Taraxacum erzincanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum erzincanense?
Taraxacum erzincanense
What is the common name of Taraxacum erzincanense?
Erzincan Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum erzincanense?
It is native to Turkey
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,