Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicanum
ID:
137920

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 146 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137249



Common Names

  • Mexican Dandelion
  • Mexican Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Mexicanum


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum tenejapense A.J.Richards [unknown]
  • Leontodon mexicanum (DC.) Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum mexicanum (also called Mexican dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has spiny, ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, well-drained soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum mexicanum is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves and flowers are edible and can be used in salads or as a garnish. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum mexicanum is yellow and has a diameter of about 1.5 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum mexicanum is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be sown directly in the garden. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and should be kept moist. It can also be propagated by division.

Where to Find Taraxacum mexicanum

Taraxacum mexicanum can be found in Mexico and parts of Central America.

Taraxacum mexicanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum mexicanum?

Taraxacum mexicanum

What is the common name of Taraxacum mexicanum?

Mexican Dandelion

What is the origin of Taraxacum mexicanum?

North America

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