Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
korjakorum
ID:
29490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kharkev. & Tzvelev

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 63(6): 840 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028819



Common Names

  • Korjak Dandelion
  • Taraxacum korjakorum
  • Korjak Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum korjakorum (also called Russian dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Russia and grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum korjakorum has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be used in salads. Additionally, it is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Taraxacum korjakorum var. korobkovii Tzvelev

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum korjakorum has yellow flowers with a dark center and a short, stout stem. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have multiple, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum korjakorum can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Taraxacum korjakorum

Taraxacum korjakorum can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Taraxacum korjakorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum korjakorum?

Taraxacum korjakorum

What is the common name of Taraxacum korjakorum?

Korjak dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum korjakorum?

It is native to Siberia and the Russian Far East.

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-127851: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
Sigismund Semenovich Kharkevich (1921-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kharkev.' in the authors string.