Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shikotanense
ID:
114773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 2: 126 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114102



Common Names

  • Shikotan Dandelion
  • Dandelion
  • Taraxacum shikotanense


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum yezoense H.Koidz. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum shikotanense (also called Shikotan dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Japan. It has yellow, daisy-like flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum shikotanense is a perennial herb that is native to Japan. It has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer and attract pollinators. The leaves of this plant can be used as a tea or as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum shikotanense has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum shikotanense is a perennial plant native to Japan. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Taraxacum shikotanense

Taraxacum shikotanense is native to Japan and can be found in the Shikotan Island.

Taraxacum shikotanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum shikotanense?

Taraxacum shikotanense

What is the common name of Taraxacum shikotanense?

Shikotan Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum shikotanense?

Dry, rocky hillsides 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-75610: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.