Status:
valid
Authors:
Vainberg
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Izv. Akad. Nauk Resp. Tadzh., Biol. Nauk 1(129): 13 (1993).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135048
Common Names
- Rasuloviae Dandelion
- Rasulov Dandelion
- Taraxacum Rasuloviae
Description
Taraxacum rasuloviae (also called Rasulov's Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It has large, yellow flower heads and long, narrow leaves that are covered in white hairs. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum rasuloviae has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, as well as to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum rasuloviae has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum rasuloviae is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Propagation by division is best done in spring or fall. Divide the clumps of plants, making sure to keep the roots intact, and replant in a new location.
Where to Find Taraxacum rasuloviae
Taraxacum rasuloviae can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and in the mountains of northern Iran.
Taraxacum rasuloviae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum rasuloviae?
Taraxacum rasuloviae
What is the common name of Taraxacum rasuloviae?
Rasulov's Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum rasuloviae?
Grasslands, heaths 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
T.I. Vainberg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vainberg' in the authors string.