Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudoalaskanum
ID:
6768

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jurtzev

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 82(1): 114 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006097



Common Names

  • Alaskan Dandelion
  • False Alaskan Dandelion
  • Pseudoalaskan Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum pseudoalaskanum pseudoalaskanum [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum pseudoalaskanum (also called Alaskan Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in open woodland and heath.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum pseudoalaskanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and for treating digestive disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Taraxacum pseudoalaskanum var. ulvelkotii (Jurtzev) Jurtzev

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum pseudoalaskanum is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum pseudoalaskanum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Taraxacum pseudoalaskanum

Taraxacum pseudoalaskanum is native to Alaska and can be found in moist meadows, tundra, and alpine areas.

Taraxacum pseudoalaskanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum pseudoalaskanum?

Taraxacum pseudoalaskanum

What is the common name of Taraxacum pseudoalaskanum?

Alaskan Dandelion

What type of plant is Taraxacum pseudoalaskanum?

Herbaceous perennial

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-105873: Based on the initial data import
Boris Yurtsev (1932-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jurtzev' in the authors string.