Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iranicum
ID:
38041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. ix. 302 (1960).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037370



Common Names

  • Dandelion
  • Piss-in-the-bed
  • Blowball


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Description

Taraxacum iranicum (also called Iranian Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers dry and sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum iranicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Taraxacum iranicum flower is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum iranicum is a perennial herb native to Iran. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. It can be pruned to encourage bushier growth.

Where to Find Taraxacum iranicum

Taraxacum iranicum can be found in Iran.

Taraxacum iranicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum iranicum?

Taraxacum iranicum

What is the common name of Taraxacum iranicum?

Iranian Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum iranicum found?

Taraxacum iranicum is found in Iran

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