Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
persicum
ID:
123853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. ix. 312 (1960).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123182



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Persicum
  • Persian Dandelion
  • Persian Plume Thistle


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Description

Taraxacum persicum (also called Persian Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran and the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a capitulum of yellow flowers. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum persicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum persicum has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum persicum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Middle East. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer.

Where to Find Taraxacum persicum

Taraxacum persicum is native to Iran and Turkey. It is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas.

Taraxacum persicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum persicum?

Taraxacum persicum

What is the common name of Taraxacum persicum?

Persian dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum persicum?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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