Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Doll
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 87(7-8): 464 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045578
Common Names
- Rizaense Dandelion
- Taraxacum rizaense
- Rizaense Hawkweed
Description
Taraxacum rizaense (also called Rizaense Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has an erect habit and grows up to 40 cm in height. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum rizaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Taraxacum rizaense sub. rizaense
Taraxacum rizaense sub. jerevanum R.Doll
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum rizaense has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small, brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons and short, thick stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum rizaense is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer.
Where to Find Taraxacum rizaense
Taraxacum rizaense can be found in Europe and Asia.
Taraxacum rizaense FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum rizaense?
Taraxacum rizaense is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Spain, and North Africa.
What is the optimal soil type for Taraxacum rizaense?
Taraxacum rizaense prefers well-drained, loamy soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
How much sunlight does Taraxacum rizaense need?
Taraxacum rizaense prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.
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,