Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maracandicum
ID:
76980

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kovalevsk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R. 17: 10 (1962). (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076309



Common Names

  • Maracand Dandelion
  • Tall Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Maracandicum


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum pseudoalpinum Schischk. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum pseudoalpinum Schischk. ex Orazova [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum maracandicum (also called Maracand Taraxacum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flower heads. It can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum maracandicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum maracandicum is a yellow-orange color, with a bell-shaped corolla and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum maracandicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 5°C. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or seed.

Where to Find Taraxacum maracandicum

Taraxacum maracandicum can be found in the deserts of Central Asia.

Taraxacum maracandicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum maracandicum?

Taraxacum maracandicum

What is the common name of Taraxacum maracandicum?

Maracand Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum maracandicum?

Taraxacum maracandicum is native to Central Asia.

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-32970: Based on the initial data import
Sofja S. Kovalevskaja (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kovalevsk.' in the authors string.