Taraxacum oistophorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oistophorum
ID:
39002
Status:
valid
Authors:
Markl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. 23: 68, 105 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038331
Common Names
- Taraxacum oistophorum
- Oistophorum Dandelion
- Marsh Dandelion
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Taraxacum oistophorum (also called Russian dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a deep taproot. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum oistophorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a bright yellow flower that is attractive to pollinators and can be used to attract beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum oistophorum has yellow flowers that are clustered in a head-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs attached to them. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum oistophorum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Taraxacum oistophorum
Taraxacum oistophorum can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.
Taraxacum oistophorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum oistophorum?
Taraxacum oistophorum
What type of plant is Taraxacum oistophorum?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant
Where is Taraxacum oistophorum found?
It is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of 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-137061: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' in the authors string.