Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kojimae
ID:
48779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 2: 119 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048108



Common Names

  • Kojima's Dandelion
  • Taraxacum kojimae
  • Kojima's Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum kojimae (also called Japanese dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan and Korea. It has a rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum kojimae is used as a medicinal plant, for erosion control, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum kojimae is a yellow-orange dandelion-like flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum kojimae is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out to prevent overcrowding. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Taraxacum kojimae

Taraxacum kojimae is native to East Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Taraxacum kojimae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum kojimae?

Taraxacum kojimae

What is the common name of Taraxacum kojimae?

Japanese Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum kojimae?

It is native to Japan, Korea, and China.

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-14659: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.