Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ooststroomii
ID:
95518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 69: 461 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094847



Common Names

  • Taraxacum ooststroomii
  • Ooststroom's Dandelion
  • Ooststroom's Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum ooststroomii (also called Ooststroom's Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum ooststroomii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems, and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum ooststroomii has yellow flowers with yellow centers and long, thin petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum ooststroomii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow seeds in the spring and divide the clumps in the fall. It is also important to deadhead the flowers to prevent self-seeding.

Where to Find Taraxacum ooststroomii

Taraxacum ooststroomii can be found in the Netherlands.

Taraxacum ooststroomii FAQ

What are the common uses of Taraxacum ooststroomii?

Taraxacum ooststroomii is commonly used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders.

What is the climate requirement for Taraxacum ooststroomii?

Taraxacum ooststroomii prefers a temperate climate and grows best in areas with an average temperature of 10-20°C.

What is the soil requirement for Taraxacum ooststroomii?

Taraxacum ooststroomii prefers a well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with a pH of 6-7.

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,

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